While landlords are busy finding new tenants and managing the trouble tenants, sometimes they forget to stop and make sure they are recognizing good tenants. A good tenant is one that pays on time, follows rental rules, keeps common areas clean, and refers other good people. There are ways for landlords to keep good tenants by offering incentives.

When summer heat hits, tenants often wonder: does a landlord have to provide AC? The answer depends on where you live and what your lease says. In Michigan, landlords are not legally required to install or provide air conditioning, but there are situations where they do have to maintain it.

This guide from JMZ Management breaks down how air conditioning fits into habitability laws, what rights tenants have, and what responsibilities landlords carry, especially here in Michigan.

For landlords, relying on luck is a bad idea. You should always make your own luck by being prepared and educated. Never avoid tenant screenings, trusting a tenant’s promise on late rent, and avoiding preventative maintenance. Here are some tips to ensure you are being a smart landlord and not relying on luck.