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Detroit council weighs legal settlement with realty group with hundreds of rundown rentals
By Kayleigh Lickliter at BridgeDetroit
· July 8, 2026
· 5 min read
The Detroit City Council is weighing a legal settlement that will require a long-scrutinized realty group to bring hundreds of poorly maintained rental properties across the city up to code.
The city’s proposed agreement with Munoz Realty and its owner, Gaston Munoz, was the subject of a robus...
Key takeaway The initial complaint cited 10 of Munoz’s properties, which the city’s Buildings, Safety Engineering and Environmental Department (BSEED) determined were the “most egregious.
Why this matters in The Detroit
The proposed settlement between the city and Munoz Realty has significant implications for Detroit's rental landscape, particularly in southwest Detroit where the realty group is based. With hundreds of properties in need of repair, the agreement's success will depend on the company's ability to bring its rentals up to code within the specified timeframe. The city's decision to include all 299 properties owned by Munoz in the settlement is a crucial step towards addressing the widespread concerns about unsuitable living conditions and noncompliance with rental ordinances. As the city moves forward with the settlement, it will be important to monitor the progress of the repairs and ensure that the company is held accountable for meeting the agreed-upon terms, including the monthly abatement of 10 properties and cooperation with city departments to resolve outstanding fees and taxes.
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Category: government ·
Published: July 8, 2026 ·
Source: BridgeDetroit ·
Reading time: 5 min
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The city’s proposed agreement with Munoz Realty and its owner, Gaston Munoz, was the subject of a robus...
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