Ann Arbor — Ch. 105 Housing Code § 8:536
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Except as otherwise provided herein, the provisions of sections 8:533 through 8:540 shall apply to all dwellings and dwelling units in the City of Ann Arbor without regard to whether these were constructed before or after the Effective Date of sections 8:533 through 8:540 . Sections 8:533 through 8:540 do not apply to owner-occupied, single-family attached and detached homes, homes for the aged which are licensed by the State of Michigan, and short-term rentals as defined by Chapter 97 , section 7:651 of this Code.
Ann Arbor — Ch. 105 Housing Code § 8:536 establishes which properties fall under the housing standards set out in sections 8:533 through 8:540. Those standards apply to all dwellings and dwelling units in Ann Arbor regardless of when they were built. However, the rules carved out in those sections do not extend to owner-occupied single-family homes (attached or detached), state-licensed homes for the aged, or short-term rentals as defined in Chapter 97, section 7:651 of the City Code.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under Ann Arbor — Ch. 105 Housing Code § 8:536, operators of rental dwellings and multi-unit properties in Ann Arbor generally need to treat sections 8:533 through 8:540 as applicable to their properties, regardless of the building's age. Landlords who own and occupy a single-family home, operate a state-licensed home for the aged, or rent on a short-term basis as defined by Chapter 97 should verify whether their property qualifies for one of the stated exemptions. Compliant operators typically confirm their property's classification before determining which provisions of the Housing Code govern their obligations.
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 § 8:536 makes clear that the housing standards in sections 8:533 through 8:540 cover virtually all rental dwellings in Ann Arbor, whether old or newly constructed. Tenants living in rental units that are not owner-occupied single-family homes, licensed homes for the aged, or short-term rentals generally have the protections those sections provide. Tenants who believe their unit should be covered but is not being treated as such may consider contacting a local tenant-rights organization or raising the applicability question with the relevant Ann Arbor housing authority.
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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