Summary
The adopted ordinance requires advertised rents to reflect actual unavoidable monthly costs — no hidden mandatory fees — effective August.
At a glance
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Last discussed Jun 18, 2026.
Impact analysis
Could shift advertised base rents upward as mandatory fees are folded into rent, with no direct city cost noted.
Ann Arbor renters, who make up roughly half of residents.
Landlords and property managers must rework leases and pricing structures by August.
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Ann Arbor expands tenant protections as Michigan cracks down on rental fees
Ann Arbor expands tenant protections as Michigan cracks down on rental fees WXYZ Channel 7
Renters Commission — June 18, 2026
OSI staff walked renters through alert systems, the city's air-quality monitors, and emergency-kit programs ahead of more frequent heat, flooding, and wildfire smoke. Renters who know how to sign up for alerts and build a household plan will fare better when the next outage or heat wave hits.
City Council — February 2, 2026
The adopted ordinance requires advertised rents to reflect actual unavoidable monthly costs — no hidden mandatory fees — effective August.
City Council — January 20, 2026
A new ordinance would force landlords to advertise the true monthly rent, banning mandatory junk fees and requiring disclosure of optional ones, effective in August. It won't lower rents, but it stops renters from getting surprised at lease signing.
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