Ann Arbor — Ch. 105 Housing Code § 8:501
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Except as otherwise provided herein, the provisions of this chapter shall apply to all dwellings, dwelling units, rooming units and premises in the City of Ann Arbor without regard to whether these were constructed before or after the effective date of this chapter. Owner-occupied dwellings may be inspected either upon a request of the owner or upon receipt of a complaint of a health, safety or welfare violation. The following sections shall not be applicable to owner-occupied dwellings: 8:502 (5)(6), 8:503 (8), 8:509 (2)(9c).
Ann Arbor — Ch. 105 Housing Code § 8:501 establishes that the city's housing code applies broadly to all dwellings, dwelling units, rooming units, and premises within Ann Arbor, regardless of when they were built. Owner-occupied homes occupy a narrower category: they are subject to inspection only when the owner requests one or when a complaint about a health, safety, or welfare violation is received. Certain specific subsections of the code—8:502(5)(6), 8:503(8), and 8:509(2)(9c)—do not apply to owner-occupied dwellings.
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Under Ann Arbor — Ch. 105 Housing Code § 8:501, operators of rental dwellings, dwelling units, and rooming units should be aware that the full scope of the housing code applies to their properties regardless of the building's age or construction date. Compliant rental property operators generally maintain their units in accordance with all applicable chapter provisions, since the owner-occupant exemptions carved out in § 8:501 do not extend to rental housing. Keeping records of inspections and addressing any reported health, safety, or welfare concerns promptly reflects the broad applicability this section establishes.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Ann Arbor — Ch. 105 Housing Code § 8:501 confirms that rental housing throughout Ann Arbor—old or new—falls under the city's housing code, which can be relevant if a tenant believes a health, safety, or welfare violation exists in their unit. Tenants may have the ability to file a complaint with the city, which can trigger an inspection of the property under this provision's framework. Tenant-rights organizations in Ann Arbor can help residents understand which specific code sections apply to their situation and what general enforcement paths, such as complaint filing, may be available.
General guidance for tenants — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult a tenant-rights organization or attorney for advice on your case.
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