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Ann Arbor — Ch. 105 Housing Code § 8:539

City maintenance of records

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Verified 10/13/2026 · Next check 1/11/2027
Ann ArborRecord Retention

Operative Text

Ann Arbor — Ch. 105 Housing Code § 8:539
The Director shall maintain all records submitted in compliance with section 8:537 for a period of 8 years.
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Plain English

Under Ann Arbor — Ch. 105 Housing Code § 8:539, the Director is required to keep all records that were submitted in accordance with section 8:537 for a minimum of eight years. This provision establishes a government-side recordkeeping obligation, ensuring that submitted compliance documents remain accessible over an extended period. The rule does not impose any direct duty on landlords or tenants but shapes how long official records are retained by the city.

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Plain English — not legal advice.

For Property Managers

Ann Arbor — Ch. 105 Housing Code § 8:539 places the eight-year retention duty on the Director, not on property owners directly, but it signals that records submitted under section 8:537 will remain on file with the city for that duration. Compliant operators generally keep their own copies of any documents submitted to the city for at least as long as the city's retention window, so that their records align with what the Director holds. Maintaining parallel internal records can support a property owner's ability to verify or respond to any city inquiries that arise years after submission.

General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.

For Tenants

Ann Arbor — Ch. 105 Housing Code § 8:539 means that records submitted to the Director under section 8:537 are preserved by the city for eight years, giving tenants a meaningful window during which those official records may be accessible. Tenants who believe a landlord failed to submit required records, or who want to review what was filed, may consider contacting the city's housing office to inquire about records on file. Tenant-rights organizations familiar with Ann Arbor's Housing Code can help explain how this retention period may be relevant to a housing concern.

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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