General information, not legal advice. This template is a starting point. Laws differ by state and city, so have a licensed attorney review your final document before you use it.
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The short version
- A free Michigan edition of our rental application template, as a PDF to print and a Word file to edit.
- Landlords with 5 or more units may not reject or treat applicants differently because of their source of income, and must count vouchers and subsidies when checking any income requirement.
- Have a Michigan attorney review your final version before you use it.
A rental application for each adult applicant covering identity, rental and job history, income, household, references and a signed consent to screening. This edition fills in the Michigan rules we could confirm and marks the rest as blanks to check.
Michigan rules for this form
Screening rules. Landlords with 5 or more units may not reject or treat applicants differently because of their source of income, and must count vouchers and subsidies when checking any income requirement. (MCL 554.601c)
Cities and counties in Michigan can add their own rules on top of these. Check local ordinances before you sign.
What is in the template
- Property applied for
- Applicant
- Rental history
- Employment and income
- Household
- References and emergency contact
- Questions
- Screening criteria
- Authorization and consent
- For office use
Before you use it
- Every adult who will live in the home should complete their own application and sign the screening consent.
- Ask only what you need to apply written criteria, and never ask about traits that fair housing law protects.
- Many states and cities cap application fees, limit criminal history questions, or protect income from vouchers.
- If a consumer report affects your decision, federal law requires an adverse action notice.
For the full explanation of this form, read our guide to the rental application.
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General template, not legal advice. Have a Michigan attorney review before use.
Verify current law
We last checked these Michigan rules on . Laws change and cities can add their own, so confirm the current text before you rely on it, and talk to a Michigan attorney about your situation.
Laws named on this page
- MCL 554.601c
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What does Michigan law say about screening rules?
Landlords with 5 or more units may not reject or treat applicants differently because of their source of income, and must count vouchers and subsidies when checking any income requirement. Source: MCL 554.601c.