Ann Arbor — Ch. 122 Fair Chance Access to Housing § 9:604
Requirements for housing providers
Operative Text
(1) It shall be unlawful for any housing provider to produce or disseminate any advertisement related to housing that expresses, directly or indirectly, that any individual with criminal history will not be considered for the rental or lease of real property or may not apply for the rental or lease of real property, except as required by state or federal law. (2) The city shall publish and make available to housing providers, in English, Spanish, and all languages spoken by more than 5 percent of the city's population, a notice suitable for posting that informs applicants for housing of their rights under this chapter. The notice shall contain the following information: (a) A description of the restrictions and requirements of this chapter; and (b) Instructions for submitting a complaint to the city about a violation of this chapter. (3) Housing providers shall include the notice required by this section prominently on their application materials, websites, and at any locations under their control that are frequently visited by applicants. (4) Nothing in this section shall prohibit a housing provider from complying with a request by the city to provide records for purposes of demonstrating compliance with the requirements of this chapter.
Ann Arbor — Ch. 122 Fair Chance Access to Housing § 9:604 prohibits housing providers from publishing advertisements that discourage or bar people with criminal histories from applying for rental housing, unless state or federal law specifically requires otherwise. Housing providers must also display a city-issued notice—available in English, Spanish, and other languages spoken by a significant portion of the population—informing applicants of their rights under this chapter. This notice must appear prominently in application materials, on websites, and at locations where applicants frequently visit.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under Ann Arbor — Ch. 122 Fair Chance Access to Housing § 9:604, compliant housing operators review all advertising copy to ensure no language—explicit or implied—discourages applicants with criminal histories from applying, except where a specific state or federal law mandates otherwise. Operators also obtain the city-published notice in the applicable languages and display it prominently across application packets, websites, and any physical locations frequented by prospective tenants. Maintaining records that demonstrate these practices supports a housing provider's ability to respond to any city compliance inquiry.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Ann Arbor — Ch. 122 Fair Chance Access to Housing § 9:604 gives applicants with criminal histories the right to see housing advertisements and application materials that do not unlawfully discourage them from applying. If a housing provider's ad or application process appears to violate these requirements, the city-issued notice posted by the provider should include instructions for submitting a complaint directly to the city. Tenant-rights organizations in Ann Arbor can also help individuals understand the complaint process and the protections available under this chapter.
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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