Typically, a landlord can do construction between the hours of 8AM and 5PM on weekdays. Michigan's Construction Lien Law provides contractors with a remedy for payment beyond contracts.Learn how to establish a lien and ensure legal protection. A building permit validly issued under local construction regulations within 6 months before promulgation of the code is valid. You can call the non emergency police number 313-267-4600 to make a report, not the Building Department. In some cases, Michigan law provides you a three-day right to cancel a contract. All of this takes time to complete. In most cases, a building inspector will come between 24-72 hours. Construction shall be prohibited within 500 feet of a residential area between the hours of p.m. "We need to do what we can to enforce our laws," said City Administrator Roger Fraser.