New---Advice Please

[Jason Alden]

Looking for a place to download a home rental agreement pertinent to MI. Also i am a first time rental and have been delving through all of the great info here. I would like to say hello and thanks!

[Ray S.]

Hi Jason I would not use a lease unless it was written specifically for your state by people who are involved heavily into leasing.  For Example here in Houston, Tx the good leases are TAR lease and the HAA lease.  Michigan has some very specific rules about tenant laws that change yearly and your lease has to take them into consideration or you're toast.  Beware of the poison pill, for example in the TAR lease in buried in it they say if you are not a texas realtor then this lease is null and void, so naturally you would won't to line out that provision.  I also recommend joining your local association that specializes in renting property.