Ann Arbor, MI · Washtenaw County
Short-Term Rental Complaint Form
Ann Arbor residents can use this form to report suspected short-term rental violations to the city’s Rental Housing Services.
What this form is
Use this form to report a suspected short-term rental violation in Ann Arbor, such as an unlicensed unit, occupancy concerns, or an advertisement missing required information. It asks for the rental’s address, owner or host details if known, your contact information, the type of complaint, and an explanation. You can attach relevant photos, screenshots, emails, listings, or other documents.
Who needs it
Anyone reporting a suspected short-term rental violation can complete the form with details about the property and complaint.
How to submit it
Contact Building and Rental Services at [email protected] or (734) 794-6264, option 1. The form also directs noise and criminal violations to AAPD and parking, trash, and vegetation complaints to Community Standards.
About notarization
This form is signed and dated without a notary; attach relevant evidence such as photos or screenshots if available.
How to submit this form
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Download the Form
Download the Short-Term Rental Complaint Form PDF.
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Complete the Form
Enter the rental address, known owner or host details, your contact information, complaint category, and details.
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Gather Attachments
Attach relevant photos, screenshots, emails, documents, or Airbnb or VRBO listings if available.
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Contact the City
Contact Building and Rental Services using the email or phone number on the form. Follow its directions for reporting specific complaints.
Frequently asked questions
- What does the Short-Term Rental Complaint Form report?
- It lets you report suspected violations such as a missing license, occupancy issues, or an advertisement missing required details. You can describe the complaint and attach supporting documents.
- Do I need a notary for the Short-Term Rental Complaint Form?
- No. The form asks you to sign and date it, but has no notary block. You may attach relevant photos, screenshots, emails, listings, or other documents.
- How do I submit the Short-Term Rental Complaint Form?
- Contact Building and Rental Services at [email protected] or (734) 794-6264, option 1. Noise and criminal violations must be reported to AAPD while occurring; parking, trash, and vegetation complaints go to Community Standards.
Need something notarized?
This Short-Term Rental Complaint Form doesn’t need a notary — but Michigan residents can notarize other documents online with a commissioned online notary.