GENESEE LANDLORD ASSOC.
MEMBERSHIP MEETING
When
Monday, August 11, 2025
6:00 p.m.
Where
Speaker
Redwood Steakhouse 5304 Gateway Centre BLVD, Flint, MI Flint, MI 48507
5210Speaker Kathy M. Main, PC Flint Michigan Collection Law Firm
Kathleen M. Main is a lawyer practicing debt collection. Kathleen received a M.A. degree from Central Michigan University in 1977, and has been licensed for 39 years.
Next Meetings
Monday, September 8, 2025 – 6:00 p.m. Monday, October 13, 2025 – 6:00 p.m.
Monday, November 10, 2025 – 6:00 p.m.
GLA Website
As we move forward, our website will be improved and expanded in an effort to meet the needs of our members. The tenant court list is updated each month to provide the most current information to our members. Remember to tell your friends, buyers and sellers to check out our website too. You have the ability to print out rental forms. Members can advertise their rental property on our website. We also have a Facebook page. Check us Out! GeneseeLandlordAssoc.org
WelcomE New MembeR
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We look forward to seeing each of you at our meetings. Please take advantage of the networking opportunities before and after the meetings.
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Your membership in our Association gives you the chance to meet and learn from experienced investors whether you are starting out or are a longtime Landlord. We also have special Meetup meetings, the ability to obtain credit reports and past court evictions on prospective tenants, just to name a few services.
President’s Message
This summer’s real estate market isn’t following the usual playbook. Historically, we’ve seen prices rise through the summer months and then cool slightly as fall approaches. But this year, things have been different.
While prices have stayed relatively steady overall, if you look closely, you’ll see a growing number of price reductions—a sign that values may be slipping by 1–3% in many areas. The days of a seller’s market are over. Buyers are becoming more selective, taking longer to make decisions, and demanding more repairs after inspections.
If you’re planning to sell a property, I strongly recommend fixing the small issues now. With today’s cautious buyers, you don’t want to lose a deal over a leaky faucet or chipped paint. A clean inspection can help ensure that once your property goes under contract, it actually closes.
That said, a softer market brings opportunity. If you’re looking to expand your portfolio, now may be a good time—but be smart. Run the numbers carefully and make sure the deal works on paper before you commit. In a changing market, there’s less room for error.
As always, the GLA is here to help you stay informed and make better decisions
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Help the GLA Grow
Remember, for each new member you sign up with your name listed on their application, you will receive a $25 credit towards your renewal dues.
Opportunity to Network
Arrive at the General membership meeting at 6:30 pm and bring your business cards.
GLA Membership Benefits
• Monthly Meetings with expert guest speakers on a variety of topics
• Monthly newsletter containing valuable, up-to-date information
• Rental and Court forms
• Credit reports available on prospective tenants & access to OnlineRentApp.com
• List of Past Evictions
• The GLA website offers valuable Information & Rental Marketing.
• Discount on Sherwin Williams
• Networking with other investors, face to face
• Friendly office staff with answers and advice
• Notary public at GLA Office during business hours at no charge
To become a member of GLA mail your name, address, phone number and check payable to GLA G4428 Fenton Rd, Flint, MI 48507 OR on the web at glaoffice@geneseelandlords.org
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Credit Reports
The information that is requested is for the Landlord’s exclusive use, and the Landlord certifies that inquiries will be made ONLY for permissible purpose, namely in connection with a business transaction initiated by the consumer. Specifically for rental of home account to determine whether the consumer continues to meet the terms of the account such as rental of property. Landlords may not obtain reports on themselves, associates, family members, or any other person, exception the exercise of official duties. The law prohibits the Landlord from providing a copy of the report to the applicant.
CREDIT APPLICATION FORMS ARE AVAILABLE ONLINE :
Applications completed in black ink only. Please be sure member name is on application and is signed.
Check to make sure the name, SSN, current address, city and zip code are readable. Make sure application is signed by the tenant giving you permission to run the credit report. The office cannot complete the credit report unless it is signed by the applicant. And again, make sure the Landlord name is on the application and signed.
# of bedrooms
Monthly income of applicant
Security Deposit to be paid
Monthly rent to be paid
Lease term
If renting now, monthly rent
Credit reports can only be ordered by members whose account status is current.
Nationwide criminal search can also be obtain on your prospective tenants.
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We will notify members of important happenings and dates through email; be sure to keep current on information by providing the Genesee Landlord Office at (810) 767-3080 or email us at glaoffice@geneseelandlords.org
MEMBERSHIP APPLICATION
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Your membership in GLA affords you the possibility of becoming a more professional landlord, investor, or manager. Your continued support and participation in GLA provides the opportunity for a stronger association.
What is the value of “One Member”
One faithful member was feeling rather blue, met with a neighbor, and then there were two. Two earnest members each enrolled one more, doubling their numbers; then there were four. Four determined members just couldn’t wait till each won another, and then there were eight! Eight excited members signed up sixteen more; in another six verses, there will be a thousand twenty-four! - Author Unknown
Credit Report Requirements for Your Home/Office
TransUnion requires certain information from our members in order for us to provide credit reports or to obtain reports from your office directly through TransUnion. We are required to verify the security of stored documents by our members. This means that each member will have an on-site verification of their place of business (or their home office if they manage their rentals from home).
Our members should be aware that to continue obtaining credit reports from the Association, you will be required to complete this process. There will be no invasion of your privacy by this inspection. The inspection is performed by a person on behalf of GLA.
The verification requires each member have:
• Locked file cabinet or drawer where reports are stored;
• Secure office (a lock on the room where the reports are stored);
• Alarm system (optional)
• Paper shredder
• Picture of entire office (inside and out), picture of office sign (address must show on office, house and/or mailbox) to verify current location
• Driver’s license
• Password protected computer
**Once completed email information and pictures to Linda at geneseelandlord@comcast.net
The sole purpose of the physical verification and photographs is to protect our members and the Association from a claim that the credit reports and other information concerning potential tenants was not kept secure.
Failure to comply will require you to purchase credit reports through the old system at a cost of $17 per report. If you do comply the cost of the credit report will be $12.
Message to Members who Fax Rental Applications to Office
We are still receiving incomplete and unreadable rental applications. The addresses and social security numbers are difficult to read. We must have the current address including city and zip code to run credit reports. Also all blanks on the application must be completed. PLEASE double check the information on the application for accuracy before you fax it to our office. MAKE SURE ALL THE INFORMATION IS READABLE. If the information is un-readable or important information is missing, we cannot process the rental application. This will certainly enable our staff to process the application quickly and accurately. Your cooperation will be appreciated.
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It is imperative that owners request hard copies of credit reports. Credit reports can change daily, and there will never be another report exactly the same as the one the owner ran to determine acceptance of a tenant. Without a copy of the report, the owner cannot prove the financial reasons for acceptance or rejection if challenged in court.
7 WAYS TO HANDLE NOISE COMPLAINTS IN RENTAL HOUSING
Noisy tenants can be a real headache for landlords so here are some suggestions in 7 ways to handle noise complaints in rental housing the right way.
If you are the landlord of a property that is home to multiple tenants, or if the building you own is located close to other properties, it is possible that you will receive noise complaints. These complaints may be from members of the local community about your tenants or vice versa, or from different tenants about one another.
Let’s explore how to resolve these complaints about noisy tenants and ensure that tenants and local residents are able to enjoy a peaceful and relaxing experience in and around your rental housing.
Preventing Complaints About Noisy Tenants
Ideally, you should already have taken steps to prevent major sound bleed between and from your rental properties.
If possible, when renovating a property, extensive soundproofing should be included in the budget. You should consider installing acoustic insulation in walls, floors and ceilings, and selecting soundproof doors and windows.
It is also highly advisable to include a noisy tenants clause in any tenancy agreement you produce.
This means that, upon signing the document, a tenant agrees that if they are to make excessive noise – particularly during any specified hours – they will be in breach of their contract.
What to Do if You Receive Noise Complaints: 7 Steps
1. Accept the Noise Complaints
Graciously and Act Immediately
It’s important that your building is able to maintain a good reputation, and that the tenants who live there – and the residents of the local area – are able to enjoy a positive relationship.
“To this end, if someone comes to you with a noise complaint, show that you are sympathetic to their problem. You should also let them know that you will take steps to resolve the issue straight away.”
It may be that the individual making the complaint has already spoken to the “perpetrator.” It’s a good idea to check whether this is the case before doing so yourself. After all, this will give you a clearer idea of how they are likely to respond to you.
2. Check with Other Neighbors and Tenants
It’s best to corroborate any claims of excessive noise with others who may be affected before taking action.
If you receive a complaint, you may consider checking with other residents nearby to see if they too have been disturbed by the same incidents.
Of course, different people are affected by noise in different ways – and sound travels differently from space to space – so some individuals may be less troubled by the situation than others. value.
3. Look into the Cause of the Noise Complaints
If there is a specific type of sound that is causing problems, there may be a way to resolve the matter in a manner that suits all parties.
Some loud sounds, such as a baby crying or a dog barking, can be difficult to prevent. However, if it appears that the repeated noise is the result of neglect or abuse, this must be reported to the relevant authorities immediately.
If there is a specific type of sound such as running children that is causing problems, there may be a way to resolve the matter in a manner that suits all parties.
In many cases of animal abuse, the owner may be prevented from keeping pets for a number of years in the future. This means that not only will the current animal be spared any further cruelty, but also that the tenant will not be permitted to replace it.
Of course, it’s extremely important that you do not make baseless claims of neglect or abuse just to resolve a noise complaint. Look into the issue as much as you can yourself before deciding to take action of this kind.
4. Ask the “Noisy” Party to Make Changes
This step is easier to take if you have already included a noise clause in your rental housing agreement, as you can remind the noisy tenant of this fact and reiterate that they are currently in
breach of their contract.
Explain to them that, if this continues to be the case, you would be within your right to ask them to remove the source of the noise from the rental property. Be sure to speak politely and allow them the opportunity to explain themselves; after all, there may be another side to the story.
Sometimes asking the tenant to make a few changes in their rental activity can help solve noise complaints.
5. Get in Touch with a Mediator
If the individual in question refuses to make any changes or to discuss the matter with you in a civil manner, you may need to contact a professional mediator in order to resolve the problem.
Be sure you select an established and experienced specialist, and go to the meeting with an open mind.
6. Report to Your Local Authority About Noise Complaints
By getting in touch with your local Environmental Health Department, you may be able to make a formal complaint and get a noise-abatement notice issued. This course of action may be particularly helpful if you have neglected to include a noise clause in your tenancy agreement, but it is also applicable if your own tenants have made noise complaints about other residents of the local area.
7. Eviction
If the tenant in question is the repeated subject of noise complaints, you may be within your right to evict them.
This may only be the case, however, if you have included a noise clause in the tenancy agreement, and if you have evidence of repeated breaches of that clause.
It is worth remembering that landlords themselves are not responsible for the noise made by their tenants, so no action can be taken against you unless you are the source of the disturbance.
However, in order to ensure that your rental housing is a pleasant place to live and to build positive relationships with other local residents, it is always worth doing what you can to resolve problems of this kind.
By carefully vetting tenants, including a noise clause in your tenancy agreement and soundproofing your building, you may be able to avoid any noise complaints whatsoever in your rental housing.
4 SENSES YOU SHOULD USE TO INSPECT AFTER TENANT MOVE OUT
Quite literally, if it doesn’t pass the smell test, something is likely wrong at the property.
When it comes time to perform a move-out inspection, it’s critical to engage your four senses, especially smells, to ensure that you don’t miss something that could end up costing you thousands down the line.
“Oh, I had a friend bring her little dog over maybe once or twice while I lived there.” That’s a direct quote from a recently moved-out tenant. Funny thing is, I went to the property the day after she moved out and all of the windows were open … in August … in Phoenix.
As I walked in, I caught the overwhelming odor of what seemed skunky, but I just could not put my finger on it. No wonder she wanted the windows open to air out the place and somehow save her security deposit.
When I asked her if she had been smoking or vaping marijuana, she adamantly denied it. “Did you ever have any pets in the property?” I asked. Refer to the first sentence of this article to see her answer.
I shut the property up and a few days later returned to start the rehab for my next tenants. Sure enough, when I opened the property that had been sealed shut for just a few days, the smell of urine overwhelmed me.
Turns out it was a combination of the urine smell and the smells from a nearby dairy that made me think it was initially marijuana. And just this week I met the carpet guys at the property and to no one’s surprise, when the carpets were pulled up, there were urine stains over every square inch of the carpet and pad. That little dog must have had some kind of bladder for just being there once or twice.
Now before you think I am anti-pet, I’m not. I have three adult Berne doodles — Wellington, Winston, and Aspen — that bring me pure joy. And I’m not anti-tenant either, as I have
multiple short-, mid-, and long-term rental properties that produce a great income and are valued assets. My challenge here lies in the fact that tenants will go to great lengths to avoid any extra expense that comes after they vacate a property.
When it comes time to perform a move-out inspection, it’s critical to engage your senses to ensure that you don’t miss something that could end up costing you thousands down the line. Here’s what I recommend:
No. 1 – SIGHT
If you have copies of photos from the initial move-in inspection, compare those with the current condition of the property. Things like holes in walls are obvious, but do you remember the paint color that was in the property at time of move-in? Or what appliances were there when the tenants took possession? (Was that room really pink with stars on the ceiling?)
If you own multiple properties or if a tenant has been in a home a long time, you may not remember exactly what was in place. I’ve seen tenants break my nicer appliances or fixtures and replace them with cheap ones, hoping I wouldn’t notice. Always, always take pictures of the property before a tenant takes possession so you don’t have to rely on memory.
No. 2 – SMELL
As my story above illustrates, the nose always knows. What I didn’t tell you is a week prior to the tenants moving out, I visited the property and it smelled great. The tenant asked specifically when I would be arriving and dolled the place up with air fresheners.
Quite literally, if it doesn’t pass the smell test, something is likely wrong at the property. To get the best results, turn off the HVAC system for a
couple of days and seal the house up. Smells such as cigarette or marijuana smoke, mildew, or pet urine will become more pronounced once the air stops moving.
No.
3 – SOUND
When I walk into a vacated home, I listen for all types of sounds. Is there an unreported leak somewhere that I can hear, as in the toilet? When the HVAC system turns on, does it sound right? Maybe I should inspect the filter to see why the A/C is struggling. Same goes for dishwashers and washers and dryers. Run all the faucets in the home and listen for any issues that might be related to the plumbing.
No.
4 – TOUCH
During the move-out inspection, I like to feel for things like drywall repairs the homeowner may have
completed. Open the cupboards and make sure they glide smoothly. A lot of homes now have stone countertops, and depending on the stone, it may visually hide gouges or cracks caused by homeowner behavior. I also feel with my feet as I walk the property, as unreported water leaks can lead to warped or loose floors that I may not see but can definitely feel.
I teach new landlords all the time about the importance of finding the right tenant to be their “business partner” in maintaining and caring for a property. But even the best tenants can and do create problems for us as housing providers when they move out of our properties. Little things are expected, but when it comes to professionally and effectively managing our portfolios, we have to use everything in our arsenals to protect our assets. Using your senses to sense scents (and other issues) just makes sense.
Speaking of making sense, require a security deposit big enough to cover carpet replacement, as that is usually the biggest replacement item that holds those offending odors.
HOMEOWNER NARROWLY SAVES TREES FROM REMOVAL SCAM
One Nashville homeowner says for the third time this month, tree companies have tried to cut down his trees — and he didn’t call them.
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WSMV) - A new tree-cutting scam is costing companies and homeowners trying to sell their properties thousands of dollars.
Kaylor McCraken heard the sound of chainsaws when he picked up his phone this week.
“They just said, ‘We don’t know where to begin and how do you want these trees felled because there are 14 and there are very large, mature trees,’” McCraken said. “And I said no, no, no.”
McKcraken said he never requested a tree removal service and didn’t want any trees at his Forest Hills house — which he’s trying to sell — removed.
It turns out someone was targeting the address.
“They’re trying to target vacant houses because the owners won’t know,” he said. “So that they can post themselves as the owner, and the owners won’t be home to stop it and won’t be home to notice it if the tree services do show up.”
The Wilson County Sheriff’s Office said the scheme begins with a scammer calling or emailing a tree service company for a quote on how much it would be to cut down trees. After receiving an estimated amount, they send the company a faulty check for more than needed. Before the company realizes the checks are null and void, the scammer asks the company to pay back the difference.
“They send you a check for $1,500, and they want you to send $500 back to them,” Adam Barbee with Arbor Sense said. “And then that way, they take $500, and you try to go cash the check, and the check is no good.”
Barbee, who runs his own tree care company in Rockvale, says this has almost happened to him twice. He knows to verify who the homeowner is before making any cuts. “I touched base with the realtor just to make sure and come to find out, no, the people that I was dealing with was not the people that actually own the house,” Barbee said.
Barbee and McKcraken both walked away with their trees and money, but not all are so lucky.
“Once it’s cut, you can’t go back,” Barbee said.
McCraken wants both people trying to sell their homes and tree service companies to be wary of the new scam. For now, he has put signs near the trees warning people not to cut them down.
“It’s unfortunate because it’s not for a great deal of money that they’re getting the scammer is collecting, but the consequences for the owners of these properties and for the tree services themselves are very dire,” Barbee said.
Highlight of the meeting include:
Landlording issues that effect all Landlords
Properties you may have for sale
Settlement with the City of Flint regarding the requirements for inspections to file water affidavit.
Meals are not included but is available at this event.
DATE FILED:
WATER AFFIDAVIT
TO: FLINT CITY COUNCIL
This affidavit is filed pursuant to chapter 46 of the Flint City Code, 1939 PA 178 and 198, PA 132, (MSA 5.2531 et. Seq.) and 133 PA (MSA 5.2751) to notify council of a tenants responsibility for the payment of charges for water and sewage disposal services, and to prevent delinquent charges for said services from becoming a lien upon said premises.
STATE OF MICHGAN) )SS.
COUNTY OF GENESEE)__________________________, first being duly sworn, deposes and says: 1.
That he/she is the property owner of record of the premises located at: , Flint, Michigan
That he/she is the agent for _________________________, who is the property owner of record for the premises located at: ___________________________________________, Flint, Michigan
That the premises are leased to ________________________, who has/have agreed in a legally executed lease to be responsible for the payment of water and sewer system bills accruing subsequent to the to the filing of this affidavit.
The lease does does not have an expiration date of _______________. LESSOR SHALL PROVIDE WRITTEN NOTICE TO THE CITY OF ANY CANCELLATION, CHANGE IN, OR TERMINATION OF THE LEASE WITHIN TWENTY (20) DAYS . Filing a subsequent affidavit and lease within the 20 day period shall be sufficient notice. Failure by the lessor to notify this office in writing will result in termination of this affidavit.
4 YES NO YES NO
This property is currently occupied: This property has a current Certificate of Compliance: Permanent Parcel Number: _______ ___ Current Certificate Number: _____________________________ Expires:_________________
THIS AFFIDAVIT WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED WITHOUT A COPY OF THE SIGNED LEASE OR RENTAL AGREEMENT ATTACHED AND MUST HAVE BEEN NOTARIZED WITHIN THE PAST 30 DAYS.
SIGNATURE OF OWNER/AGENT (COPY OF PAPERS ATTACHED)
ADDRESS OF OWNER/AGENT – PROPER RETURN ADDRESS
CITY, STATE, ZIP: __________________________ PHONE NUMBER___________________________
SUBSCRIBED AND SWORN TO BEFORE ME THIS _______DAY OF ______________20______A.D.
NOTARY PUBLIC, GENESEE COUNTY, MI. MY COMMISSION EXPIRES:
I REQUEST THAT THE WATER AND SEWER SERVICE BE PLACED IN MY NAME AT THE ABOVE LISTED ADDRESS: I DECLARE UNDER PENALTY OF PERJURY THAT THE INFORMATION ON THIS FORM IS TRUE AND COMPLETE, AND ALL SIGNATURES ARE AUTHENTIC. Drivers License / Michigan I.D. _____________________________ tenant name(s)
TENANT SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBER __________________________ EXPIRATION DATE ON I.D. _____________________________
AUTHORIZING SIGNATURE: ___________________________________ DATE OF BIRTH ____/____/____PHONE___________________
(Please note: Affidavit must be delivered in person and will not be accepted via mail. All applicable fees due upon submission of this affidavit. Altered copies of this affidavit will not be accepted. A Certificate of Compliance is not required to transfer water service, but noncompliance may result in other fines or fees. Section 4 questions above are not mandatory for submission.)
Landlord Tenant Agreement (Lease)
LANDLORD(S): _____________________________________________
ADDRESS: ____________________________________,MI 48_____
ALL TENANTS NAMES AT THIS LOCATION:
RENT IS DUE ON THE ______________ DAY OF THE RENTAL PERIOD
TENANT IS responsible for all charges for water and sewer service while renting this property.
TENANT WILL put water and sewer bills in its name.
NOTICE: MICHIGAN LAW ESTABLISHES RIGHTS AND OBLIGATIONS FOR PARTIES TO RENTAL AGREEMENTS. THIS AGREEMENT IS REQUIRED TO COMPLY WITH THE TRUTH IN RENTING ACT. IF YOU HAVE A QUESTION ABOUT THE INTERPRETATION OR LEGALITY OF A PROVISION OF THIS AGREEMENT, YOU MAY WANT TO SEEK ASSISTANCE FROM A LAWYER OR OTHER QUALIFIED PERSON.
LANDLORD'S SIGNATURE:
TENANT'S SIGNATURE:
_______________, 20____
THE LIAISON REPORT
Presented by Bobbie Kirby, Gla Executive director
Flint Water Affidavit
After decades of decline, a new report fThe GLA has made progress in its efforts in fighting the City of Flint inspections. The City of Flint now has a new water affidavit which is featured as the form of the month. The back of the form is the same as the old form. However, changes have been made to the front page. Most significant is tenants can now get water in their name without the house being inspected.
We are still working on getting the cost of the registration fee down as well as the cost of the inspection. One of our landlords is currently fighting the City of Flint over the $350 that the tenant must pay to get water turned on, as we feel that the landlord has already paid $75 to get water turned on. The city is double dipping. The tenant should only have to pay $275.
City of Flint
As a means for tearing down blighted and abandoned homes, the City of Flint is using escrow funds from properties that were covered by insurance when they have burned down and that have not been repaired by owners.
Mayor Neely said the city is using escrowed funds to tear down a home on Wisconsin Ave. and asked residents to help with similar demolitions in the future by working with their City Council members to identify neighborhood eyesores that may have banked available funds for demolition.
Flint is already in the midst of a massive demolition program with the Genesee County Land Bank, which aims to take down more than 1,900 structures by the end of 2025. The escrow funds are paid from insurance premiums and are typically held in escrow by the city until a fire-damaged property has been repaired, replaced, or demolished.
According to the State of Michigan, fire insurance withholding programs like Flint’s are designed to provide municipa -
lities with some financial protection against the cost of cleaning up a damaged structure following fires. If properties are not repaired by owners, municipalities can use escrowed funds to carry out demolitions.
Downtown Flint
The county has accepted a $1.2 million grant to keep Sheriff’s Office deputies on patrol in and around downtown Flint until at least this time next year. The Genesee County Board of Commissioners approved the terms of the new grant from the Charles Stewart Mott Foundation on Wednesday, July 23, and extended the time it can spend funds remaining from a previous Mott grant for the same purpose.
County officials have credited Operation Arrowhead for improving police-citizen relations and response times to less than five minutes in a 10-square-mile area that includes downtown, according to Sheriff Chris Swanson.
Commissioner Dale Weighill made the comment that there is a lot going on downtown. We want people to feel safe when they come downtown to conduct business or pleasure.
Although the county has helped to fund Operation Arrowhead with federal stimulus funds previously, commissioners said those funds have been exhausted, leaving Mott as the sole funder of the program, which deploys county deputies rather than Flint police to 9-1-1 calls in the city’s central business district, surrounding college campuses, General Motors Flint Assembly plant, and McLaren Flint hospital.
Swanson said in a report to commissioners that OperationArrowhead has freed up Flint police to respond sooner to complaints outside downtown and to focus on crimes that are negatively impacting neighborhoods.
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VIDEO RECORDING AND PICTURES CAN REDUCE DISPUTES
Reduce disputes with tenants by videotaping or taking pictures with your cell phone or camera of the unit’s condition before move-in and after move-out. If you do this when the unit is vacant, the tenant cannot claim his or her privacy was invaded. When move-out is completed, repeat the process again and have evidence of any damage that occurred during the occupancy of the affected tenant.
GLA BOARD OF DIRECTORS
2025-2026
Ed Constable - President (810) 938-3339
edconstable1@yahoo.net
Aaron Dionne - Vice President (248) 705-1399 rangerbronco@charter.net
Bryan Udell - Treasurer (810) 287-4486 cbu@homeventures.com
Bobbie Kirby - Exec. Director 810-919-5130 ledesta1@att.net
Michael Kennedy - Secretary (810) 210-7347 Kennedyhousing1@gmail.com
BOARD MEMBERS
Bernard Drew
Craig Fiederlein (810) 232-1112
cfiederlein@cflegal.net
DISTRICT COURTS
STATE LEGISLATORS
SENATORS
REPRESENTATIVES
Ryan Scully (810) 577-3146 scullyrealestateteam@gmail.com
Terry Hanson (810) 767-2500 terrylhanson@yahoo.com
Political Action Chairman
Henry Tannenbaum (810) 238-2600 hrt@USOL.com
Ohunwa Carthan 810-259-2724 caribo1387@att.org
Office Secretary
Amanda Lynch (810) 767-3080
Melanie Fiederlein (810) 288-9334 melfiederlein@gmail.com (810) 422-3655 mrbdrew@gmail.com
Contributor Linda MacKay
Graphic Designer
Ruth A. Johnson (R) Senate District 24
Contact: Senator Johnson Phone: 517-373-1636
Kevin Daley (R) Senate District 26
Contact: Senator Daley Phone: 517-373-1777
John Cherry (D) Senate District 27
Contact: Senator Cherry Phone: 517-373-0142
