ANN ARBOR, Mich. (Michigan News Source) – Starting this week, landlords will have to meet “green rental housing” requirements to be able to rent their properties.

The city of Ann Arbor Green Rental Housing ordinance is now part of all inspections starting Jan. 6.

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Rental properties are rated based on things such as bike parking, offering free or discounted bus passes, access to natural daylight, using electric powered lawn equipment, offering an onsite or nearby garden. It also benefits if a landlord participates in “pollinator-aware” yard care practices to “promote practices that benefit local pollinators, such as bees and butterflies,” according to the city.

The ordinance gives landlords two options for passing inspections and violations are met with civil fines.

In addition, they have to meet a defined minimum score on a Home Energy Rating System or attain a certain score on a green rental housing checklist.

The city estimates about 55% of its housing stock are rental properties.