01Mar

Lease Terms That Used to Be Common But Are No Longer Best Practice in Michigan

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If you have owned rental property for a while, your lease may contain language that was once considered standard. The problem is that rental laws, court interpretations, and tenant expectations have evolved. What protected landlords ten years ago can now create confusion, disputes, or even legal exposure. As a Michigan property management company, we regularly […]

27Feb

Mid Term Rentals in Michigan: Why 28 Day Stays Are Reshaping the Short Term Market

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The short term rental market has changed. What worked in 2021 does not automatically work today. Supply has increased in many markets, and demand patterns have shifted. One of the most significant developments is the growth of mid term rentals, typically defined as stays of 28 days or longer. Mid Term Rentals Are Capturing More […]

25Feb

Michigan Rental Legal Update: Criminal Background Screening Rules Every Landlord Should Know

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Tenant screening laws are evolving across Michigan. While criminal background checks are still permitted in much of the state, local ordinances and proposed legislation are changing how and when they can be used. Landlords must ensure screening practices are location specific and legally compliant. Ann Arbor Criminal History Restrictions The City of Ann Arbor prohibits […]

24Feb

Should Tenants Pay the First $100 of Repairs? Why This Lease Clause Often Backfires

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One of the most common lease clause questions Michigan landlords ask is whether tenants should be responsible for the first $100 or $150 of maintenance repairs. On the surface, it sounds logical. If tenants share in small repair costs, they may submit fewer unnecessary service calls. In practice, this approach often increases financial and legal […]

23Feb

Balanced Markets Build Better Portfolios: Why Now Is a Smart Time to Invest in Michigan Rental Property

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Interest rates are no longer at historic lows. For some buyers, that has created hesitation. But normalization is not a warning sign. It is a reset. When rates stabilize at sustainable levels, opportunities often reappear for disciplined investors who approach real estate with a long term strategy. For Michigan rental property investors, this shift presents […]

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Lease Terms That Used to Be Common But Are No Longer Best Practice in Michigan

Mid Term Rentals in Michigan: Why 28 Day Stays Are Reshaping the Short Term Market

Michigan Rental Legal Update: Criminal Background Screening Rules Every Landlord Should Know

Should Tenants Pay the First $100 of Repairs? Why This Lease Clause Often Backfires

Balanced Markets Build Better Portfolios: Why Now Is a Smart Time to Invest in Michigan Rental Property

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