rental housing

The Ann Arbor City Council tonight will take its first look at the proposed Green Rental Housing Ordinance. WEMU’s Kevin Meerschaert explains.

Pittsfield Township has no regulations that specifically target short-term rental properties (STRs). At a Town Hall Thursday night, several residents said it’s time to write some. WEMU’s Kevin Meerschaert reports.

A judge has issued an order against the owners of Arbor One Apartments in Ypsilanti requiring them to make repairs and not collect rent until units have a certificate of compliance. WEMU’s Kevin Meerschaert reports.

With rent payments rising in many cities, people are looking for more affordable areas in Michigan, including Washtenaw County. WEMU’s Caroline MacGregor reports.

The Ypsilanti Ballot Initiative Group YpsiBIG is asking the City Council to move forward on a Tenants' Bill of Rights ordinance. WEMU’s Kevin Meerschaert reports.

As Ann Arbor starts work on its 2026-27 fiscal year budget, the uncertainty around future federal funding looms large. WEMU’s Kevin Meerschaert reports.

The Ann Arbor Renters Commission is concerned over a possible relationship between the city and CityWise Software LLC. But local officials say the commission is getting ahead of itself. WEMU‘s Kevin Meerschaert reports.

A new management company has been hired to take over the operations of Arbor One Apartments in Ypsilanti. Caroline MacGregor reports.

Safe and affordable housing for older residents in Washtenaw County is a growing problem. Additionally, there are clear inequities among race and gender when it comes to elder housing. By 2028, there will more people in Washtenaw County 55 and older than there are under the age of 18. We’ll explore where we are and what programs are being implemented in anticipation of further senior housing issues. Yvonne Cudney from the Housing Bureau for Seniors at the U of M joined WEMU's David Fair for an update on this week’s "Washtenaw United."

A bill to repeal Michigan’s ban on local rent controls has been introduced in the state House but may not even get a hearing. WEMU’s Kevin Meerschaert reports.