Good rental homes in Novi and the surrounding Oakland County communities tend to move quickly. The renters who land them are usually the ones who show up prepared. Use this checklist to put your best application forward and avoid surprises on move-in day.
Most professional property managers will ask for some or all of the following:
Having these ready means you can apply the same day you tour, which can make the difference on a popular home.
Under Michigan law, a security deposit cannot be more than one and a half times the monthly rent. Your landlord must give you written notice about the deposit, including where it is being held, within 14 days of move-in if that information is not already in your lease.
At move-in, you should receive two blank inventory checklists. You have seven days to fill one out and return it, noting any existing damage. Take date-stamped photos of every room. This protects you when it is time to move out, and it helps you avoid surprise move-out cleaning charges.
Look closely at:
If something is unclear, ask. A good property manager will walk you through it.
Your landlord's policy covers the building, not your belongings. Renters insurance is typically affordable and can protect your personal property and provide liability coverage. Many leases require it.
Give your landlord your forwarding address in writing within four days of moving out. Michigan law ties the landlord's itemized damage notice to that address, so do not skip this step.
JMZ Management leases homes and apartments across Oakland, Wayne, Macomb, Washtenaw, and Livingston counties. Residents get online rent payment and maintenance requests through our tenant portal, plus a local team based right here in Novi. Learn more about what today's renters expect from property management, or explore apartment communities like Z on Coolidge and Z on Fourteen.
This article is for general information only and is not legal advice.
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