Rental home question?

Question

I am trying to find in the Renter's Rights book, but cannot find, if it is a law that when a house is rented whether or not the landlord is liable to have coverings over the windows, such as shades, curtains or blinds. I am in Michigan and I am not sure if the laws are different state to state. Thank you for your time.

Answer 1

shades curtains and/or blinds are considered decorations and NOT a requirement to rent a house.. Now if there were NO windows at all then they would have to do something..  

Answer 2

http://www.legislature.mi.gov/(S(xwtbyi5...  This is the link to the Michigan State Landlord and Tenancy Act question.  Yes, there are differences between States.

All the best to you.

Answer 3

I keep blinds in my rentals as well as rods for curtains. I have never furnished curtains or drapes. I don't know if there is a law that says I have to. You might research landlord/tenant laws in your state which you can do on line.

Answer 4

If there is a requirement for the landlord to provide window coverings (highly unlikely) it would be found in your city or town's local housing codes and ordinances.

Answer 5

The laws vary by state, but generally window covering are only required by section 8, but even that it is not required by all states.

Answer 6

Laws are different state to state.