Ann Arbor — Ch. 105 Housing Code § 8:526
Required lease clause
Operative Text
No person owning or otherwise having authority to lease a residential dwelling unit in a building having more than 2 dwelling units shall execute a lease for such a dwelling unit to another person unless a statement is contained in the lease in 12-point boldface type, substantially in the following form: Upon the execution of this lease, a tenant is entitled to receive a copy of the booklet provided by the City Clerk concerning the legal rights of tenants. By executing this lease, the tenant acknowledges receipt of such a booklet prior to execution of the lease.
Ann Arbor — Ch. 105 Housing Code § 8:526 requires that any lease for a residential dwelling unit in a building with more than two units must include a specific statement, printed in 12-point boldface type, informing the tenant of their right to receive a City Clerk booklet about tenant legal rights and acknowledging that the booklet was provided before the lease was signed. This rule applies to anyone with authority to lease such a unit, not just the property owner. The provision is designed to ensure tenants are made aware of their legal rights at the moment a lease is executed.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under Ann Arbor — Ch. 105 Housing Code § 8:526, operators of residential buildings with more than two units are generally expected to include the required boldface, 12-point type statement in every lease they execute, and to provide tenants with the City Clerk's tenant-rights booklet before the lease is signed. Compliant landlords typically keep records showing that the booklet was delivered prior to lease execution, consistent with the acknowledgment language the provision requires. Reviewing lease templates against the specific language and formatting requirements of § 8:526 is a common practice among property managers seeking to stay in compliance.
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 § 8:526 gives tenants in buildings with more than two units the right to receive the City Clerk's booklet on tenant legal rights before signing a lease, and to have that right acknowledged in the lease itself in boldface type. If a lease you signed lacks this required statement or if the booklet was never provided, that omission may be relevant to any dispute about your tenancy or lease terms. Tenants who believe this provision was not followed may consider contacting the City of Ann Arbor, consulting a local tenant-rights organization, or seeking independent legal guidance to understand available options.
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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