Ann Arbor — Ch. 105 Housing Code § 8:533
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The purpose of sections 8:533 through 8:540 , which shall be known as the "Green Rental Housing Ordinance," is to promote consumer protection for renters and the health, safety, and welfare of city residents, through energy efficiency measures intended to reduce the greenhouse gas emissions produced by rental housing in Ann Arbor. This chapter is designed to reduce carbon emissions, lower utility bills, and enable access to information regarding the full costs of living in rental housing so consumers can make better-informed decisions.
Ann Arbor — Ch. 105 Housing Code § 8:533 establishes the legislative purpose of the Green Rental Housing Ordinance, which spans sections 8:533 through 8:540. The ordinance is designed to advance consumer protection and public health by promoting energy efficiency in rental housing, with the goal of reducing greenhouse gas emissions. It also aims to lower utility costs for renters and ensure that prospective tenants have access to information about the full costs of living in a rental unit so they can make informed housing decisions.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Property owners and managers operating rental housing in Ann Arbor should be aware that Ann Arbor — Ch. 105 Housing Code § 8:533 sets out the foundational goals of the Green Rental Housing Ordinance, which governs sections 8:533 through 8:540. Compliant operators generally familiarize themselves with the full scope of the ordinance to understand how its energy efficiency requirements and disclosure obligations apply to their rental properties. Staying current with the ordinance's requirements helps operators align their practices with the city's goals of reducing carbon emissions and providing cost transparency to renters.
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 § 8:533 signals that the Green Rental Housing Ordinance was enacted, in part, to protect renters by promoting energy efficiency and ensuring access to information about the true costs of renting a home. Tenants in Ann Arbor may have rights under the broader ordinance (sections 8:533 through 8:540) related to energy disclosures and utility cost transparency. Those who believe their landlord is not complying with the ordinance's requirements may consider contacting the City of Ann Arbor or a local tenant-rights organization to learn about 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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