What does the Rental Disclaimer Affidavit do?

It lets an owner identify a property and certify that it is not currently a rental property, while selecting a reason such as primary residence or vacant.

Who completes this affidavit?

The property owner provides parcel, property, and contact information, selects why the property should not be deemed a rental unit, and signs and dates the form.

Do I need a notary for the Rental Disclaimer Affidavit?

No. The form calls for the owner's signature and date, with no notary block. The signer certifies that the property is not currently a rental property.

Ludington, MI · Mason County

No notary required

Rental Disclaimer Affidavit

Property owners file this affidavit to explain why their Ludington property should not be considered a rental unit.

What this form is

The affidavit lets a property owner certify that the identified property is not currently a rental property. The owner selects a reason, such as primary residence, seasonal residence, family occupied, or vacant, and provides parcel, property, and contact information. It also states that if the owner decides to rent the property, it must be registered and inspected before occupancy, per City Code.

Who needs it

A property owner who believes their Ludington property should not be deemed a rental unit completes and signs this affidavit.

How to submit it

Submit it to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details.

About notarization

This document is signed and dated without a notary; the signer certifies that the property is not currently a rental property.

How to submit this form

1
Download The Affidavit
Download the Rental Disclaimer Affidavit PDF.
2
Complete Property Details
Enter the parcel ID, property and owner addresses, owner name, phone number, and email address.
3
Select A Reason
Check the reason the property should not be deemed a rental unit and explain if you select Other.
4
Sign And Submit
Sign and date the affidavit, then submit it to the city department named on the form.

Frequently asked questions

What does the Rental Disclaimer Affidavit do?: It lets an owner identify a property and certify that it is not currently a rental property, while selecting a reason such as primary residence or vacant.
Who completes this affidavit?: The property owner provides parcel, property, and contact information, selects why the property should not be deemed a rental unit, and signs and dates the form.
Do I need a notary for the Rental Disclaimer Affidavit?: No. The form calls for the owner's signature and date, with no notary block. The signer certifies that the property is not currently a rental property.
How do I submit the Rental Disclaimer Affidavit?: Submit it to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details.

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