City of Lansing files eight housing code complaints against a landlord

The City of Lansing is following through on promises to get more aggressive with landlords facing code violations.

Last week, the city filed eight housing code complaints in the 54A District Court against Christian C. Nwobu of East Lansing. A city database shows he currently owns 26 properties in Lansing. A May 12 show-cause hearing has been scheduled in connection with the complaints.

Media outlets have reported Nwobu has owned red-tagged homes in the city in the past. Those are homes deemed by inspectors to be unsafe to live in…

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