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Off-Campus Housing Services
 Off-campus housing in the area around the University of Michigan campus is extensive and varied. The primary purpose of University Housing's Off-Campus Housing Program is to assist members of the University community in understanding the local housing market and to inform students, faculty, and staff about the housing opportunities available in the area, including those listed by over 555 area landlords, property managers, and management companies registered with the Housing Information Office.
"Off-campus housing" simply refers to any housing not owned and operated by the University. Off-campus housing includes shared housing - fraternities, sororities, and student owned-and-operated co-ops - as well as apartments, houses, and rooms.
We do not operate as a real estate office or show you specific rental units. However to help make the work of finding and securing housing easier, the Housing Information Office has advisors available to answer off-campus housing questions, provide a general orientation to the Ann Arbor area and lists of available housing, and assist you in starting your search.
Conflict Resolution Services
 The Housing Information Office provides advising and conflict resolution services for students living off-campus. If you experience a problem with your landlord, neighbors, subtenants or roommates, you can call 763-4105 to speak with a Housing Advisor. He/she will help as a guide to resolving the conflict. If initial attempts to solve the problem don't work, you will be offered the use of mediation, a formal problem solving process that has proven a success at achieving mutually satisfactory written agreements. Go to our Conflict Resolution page.
Off-Campus Housing Program Calendar
Find Off-Campus Housing event listings in the program calendar.
Maps and Directions
Bus Information
Ann Arbor Transportation Authority
Operates 26 bus routes in the Ann Arbor-Ypsilanti Area.
Free to UM Students, Faculty and Staff with M-Card.
AATA's Guide to M-Ride
U of M Transportation Dept.
Operates busses between campuses. Free to all riders.
Off Campus Housing Publications
The Off-Campus Housing Program offers the following publications on-line in Adobe Acrobat (PDF) format. In addition, most of the publications below as well as the Off-Campus Housing Map can be picked up in the lobby of the Housing Information Office.
Rights & Duties of Tenants Handbook
Read Entire Handbook:
Read All
Read by Section:
City Section
Public Services & Safety Services
Landlord Advocates
Tenant Advocates
Please Note: This version of the Rights and Duties of Tenants handbook is neither landlord-tenant law nor building code, rather it is a reflection of them. It is a good faith effort by the City of Ann Arbor to provide tenants with reliable and accurate information. If you have any questions concerning your rights and duties as a tenant, consult your own lawyer, free legal aid society, or tenant's union lawyer.
Overview:
Off-Campus Housing Booklet
Legal Rights of Tenants
Off-Campus Housing Program Services
Finding Housing:
Frequently Asked Questions
Glossary of Off-Campus Housing Terms
How To Find Off-Campus Housing
Locating Housing Checklist
Vacancy and Rental Rate Survey
Roommates:
Roommate Agreement
Roommate Matching Questionnaire
Why Interview (Prospective) Roommates
Things to Remember:
House/Apartment Set-Up Checklist
Parking Information
Renter's Insurance Information
Safety Tips Brochure
Fire Safety Checklist
Inventory Checklist (page 1)
Inventory Checklist (page 2)
Support:
Assistance for Students with Damaged/Uninhabitable Housing
Conflict Resolution in Off-Campus Housing
Getting Oriented
Subletting:
Guidelines for Subletting
Sublease and Inventory Checklist
Student Login Required
Other Publications:
The Handbook: A Field Guide to Living in Downtown Ann Arbor
Orientation to living in downtown Ann Arbor
Lead Paint information
Department of Housing and Urban Development Publication
Tenants & Landlords - A Practical Guide
Appendix (Sample forms & letters)
Michigan Legislature
13 Steps to Finding Rental Housing that Accepts Pets
Reprinted by permission of The Humane Society of the United States.
Profiting from Pets
Reprinted by permission of The Humane Society of the United States.
Recycling Guide
City of Ann Arbor
Contact Information
Off-Campus Housing Program
Housing Information Office
1011 Student Activities Building
515 E. Jefferson
Ann Arbor, MI 48109-1316 |
(734) 763-3205
FAX:(734) 764-6806
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housing@umich.edu  |
Other Housing Resources
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Chabad House
715 Hill St.
Ann Arbor, MI 48104
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(734) 972-1392
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Jewish Student Center.
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Ecumenical Center and International Residence
921 Church St.
Ann Arbor, MI 48104
Email: ecir@provide.net
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(734) 662-5529 |
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Unique living experience for international students and scholars. Interfaith, inter-cultural exchange of ideas with the hope of promoting global understanding and peace.
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Greek Life, Office of
3403 Michigan Union
Ann Arbor, MI 48109 |
(734) 936-3686 |
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| Shared female-only or male-only housing with organized social events. |
HomeShare
Housing Bureau for Seniors
2401 Plymouth Rd., Suite C
Ann Arbor, MI 48105 |
(734) 998-9345
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The HomeShare Program, run by the Housing Bureau for Seniors, will help place students as housemates with older homeowners under a variety of home-sharing arrangements. These may include rent for space, or a reduction in rent in exchange for household chores.
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ICC Co-Ops
337 E. William
Ann Arbor, MI 48104 |
(734) 662-4414
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Student owned and operated co-ed cooperative (shared) housing where a few work hours are exchanged for lower monthly charges. Meal only (boarding) plans are also available.
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| Professional and Greek Housing |
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Seven fraternities affiliated with graduate/professional schools have chapter houses available to UM graduate students. These groups find the majority of their members through academic affiliations.
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The Spectrum Center
3200 Michigan Union
lgbta@umich.edu
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(734) 763-4186 |
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| The Spectrum Center provides a housing listing service, as a part of their e-mail newsletter subscription.
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Ann Arbor Building Department
Housing Inspection Bureau
110 N. Fifth
Ann Arbor, MI 48104
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(734) 994-2678 |
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This department of the city government is a resource if you have questions about the condition of your apartment building or unit. It can provide information about state and city housing codes, ownership of a particular property, certificates of occupancy, etc. Copies of Ann Arbor City Codes can be purchased at City Hall for a nominal fee or found online. Section 105 pertains to housing codes.
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Fair Housing Center of Southeastern Michigan
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(734) 994-3426 |
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Handles complaints about housing-related discrimination.
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Washtenaw Area Apartment Assocation (WA3)
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(734) 663-1200 |
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A membership assocation representing Washtenaw County rental property owners/managers, WA3 promotes a code of professional ethics and provides for educational programming for owners/managers. It has a Conflict Resolution Service that invites tenant-residents to bring concerns about members to its attention.
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Michigan Tenant Counseling Program
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(734) 761-8599 |
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Renters who visit the web site will find information and resources that are useful statewide. Washtenaw County residents, except those eligible for Student Legal Services at U of M, can also request e-mail counseling from the site, or if they prefer to speak with a housing counselor, can call MTCP during designated hours.
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Student Legal Services
2304 Michigan Union
Ann Arbor, MI 48109
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(734) 763-9920 |
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Provides legal advice and representation to currently enrolled students in: tenant disputes, divorce and family law, criminal defense, consumer issues, and wills. Call to schedule an appointment, legal advice not given over the phone. Cannot assist in disputes with University or other enrolled students.
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| Classified Listings |
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Ann Arbor News
Classified section lists housing ads in the greater Ann Arbor area.
Michigan Daily
Classified section lists close-to-campus housing ads.
Ann Arbor Observer
Publishes the Ann Arbor City Guide, a detailed and useful orientation to Ann Arbor.
UM Marketplace Classifieds
UM Online Marketplace for UM Students
A valid U of M log-in is required
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| Utilities |
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Cable
Comcast
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734-973-2266 |
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Electricity/Gas
DTE Energy
DTE Energy customers can turn on, transfer, or disconnect gas and electric service online. Sign on to our secure server to pay your bill, view your usage history, update your account information, and much more.
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800-477-4747 |
Telephone
AT&T |
800-288-2020 |
Water/Sewer
City Utilities Dept. |
734-994-2666 |
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| Used/Rental Furniture Sources |
| Most apartment rentals include a stove and refrigerator. Many include carpeting and draperies. Pirchase or rental of used furniture may reduce the cost compared to renting furnished units. |
A-1 Rental Inc
2285 W. Liberty St. |
663-0060 |
Cort Furniture Rentals
42350 Grand River Ave. |
(248) 449-4660 |
Instant Furniture Rentals
341 E. Liberty St. |
327-4500 |
Treasure Mart
529 Detroit St. |
662-1363 |
All About Furniture
2255 S. Industrial Hwy. |
769-0384 |
U of M Property Disposition
3241 Baxter Rd. |
764-2470 |
| Other potential sources include furniture dealers, garage sales, and newspaper classified ads. |
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