RESIDENT RESOURCES

RESIDENT RESOURCES


Subletting

If you are considering subletting your space, discuss it with your current roommates. They might have a friend who is interested in the space and it is a good idea to see if sublet tenants are compatible with the other occupants.



Campus Realty must be made aware of any sublet tenants. Therefore, a copy of the completed sublease and sublet application must be filed with the Campus Realty office. Sublet tenants not on file with Campus Realty will not have access to lockout services, account services, etc. Also, a rent check from someone not on file may mean that the account is not properly credited.


Regardless of the terms of any sublease, the Primary Tenant is responsible for fulfilling all lease obligations.

Important Information on Subletting

  • Security Deposits: Tenants are encouraged to collect a security deposit from their sublet tenants. The sublet tenant will pay the security deposit directly to the tenant. The tenant is responsible for refunding it to the sublet tenant within 30 days of move-out.


  • Rent: The tenant negotiates rent amount with the sublet tenant. Campus Realty does not accept rent payments from sublet tenants. Tenants must arrange to collect rent payments from subtenants and continue to pay rent directly to Campus Realty. Tenants may leave post-dated checks at the office to cover their portion of rent or make payments online each month.


  • Utilities: The tenant should inform the subtenant about which utilities they are responsible for paying.


  • Furniture: The tenant should inform the sublet tenant that the unit is furnished as is. Campus Realty does not have the capacity to add, remove or replace furniture for subtenants.


  • Parking: Parking may not automatically be included in the sublease. The tenant may negotiate parking with the subtenant. Be sure to give the original parking sticker to the subtenant if parking is agreed upon. Remember, duplicate stickers are not distributed and if found by the towing company, the vehicle may be towed at the owner's expense along with vehicles parked without a sticker at all.


  • Keys: The tenant should make arrangements to get the keys to the subtenant or they may come to the Campus Realty office during business hours to sign out keys as long as the office has a record of the sublease. All keys must be signed back in at the Campus Realty office at the end of the lease and/or sublease, otherwise the tenants will be charged for lost keys.


  • Inventory Checklists: Move in checklists are available from the off-campus Housing Office at the Student Activities Building if the tenant wants to perform an inspection of the unit with the sublet tenant. Campus Realty does not perform inspections for subtenants. The subtenant should complete his/her own inventory checklist when he/she takes possession of the apartment.



  • Condition of the Unit: Occupants are responsible for returning the unit in good condition at the end of the tenant's lease. Failure to do so will result in charges to the tenant's account. Regardless of the terms of any sublease, the primary tenant is responsible for fulfilling all lease obligations.


The tenant should make the subtenant fully aware of the lease provisions. It is a good idea to give the subtenant a copy of Campus Realty's Rules and Regulations governing use of the premises, including no pets, not going on the roofs, etc. Read the complete list of Rules and Regulations.


Rules and Regulations

Resources

For your convenience, here is a list of utilities, services and other useful information for renting in Ann Arbor.

Water

City of Ann Arbor
734-794-6320

Gas & Electric

DTE Energy
800-477-4747

Cable TV & Internet

Comcast/Xfinity
800-COMCAST

Mail

Legal

U-M Legal Services
734-763-9920

U-M Off Campus Housing

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