WELCOME TO SPRING IN MICHIGAN
Welcome back to Michigan for those of you who left for Spring Break. March has arrived, so get ready for weather that will feel like winter one day and spring the next. While we may not be able to predict the weather, we can assist you with your legal needs. The Ann Arbor Housing scene can also seem like a different kind of March Madness. Whether you need to review a lease for next year or have questions about lease renewals and current leases, contact us!
Student Legal Services is open and taking appointments for 2023. For all appointment requests please use our Request an Appointment link by clicking here. We are currently experiencing a high volume of appointment requests and will be responding in the order in which requests are received. We will respond during normal business hours as soon as we are able. Thank you for your patience.
NOTE: You must be a currently enrolled student at the University of Michigan - Ann Arbor, the University of Michigan - Dearborn, or the University of Michigan - Flint, in order to qualify for and receive our services.
Student Legal Services is a division of Student Life and is a full-service law office. Our services are available to currently enrolled students at the University of Michigan.
Confidentiality
All communications with our attorneys are confidential. We will not discuss your case with your parents, friends, spouses, or the University of Michigan, without your written consent.
Housing Resources for Students with Disabilities
Searching for off-campus housing can feel challenging, and if you are a student with a disability who may need housing accommodations, the process can seem even more daunting. If you have questions or would like assistance with the process, please contact Student Legal Services, Beyond the Diag, Services for Students with Disabilities or Michigan Housing.
You can also visit the dedicated off-campus housing search website, and use the personalized search tools to find options that match your needs.
STUDENT LEGAL SERVICES, BEYOND THE DIAG, SERVICES FOR STUDENTS WITH DISABILITIES AND MICHIGAN HOUSING are working together to support students with housing accessibility needs. If you have any questions or concerns, or need assistance with accommodations for off campus housing please contact either:
Gayle Rosen, University of Michigan Student Legal Services Housing Attorney. gaylrose@umich.edu or 734.763.9920
Mark Simmonds, University of Michigan Beyond the Diag, Program Manager. masimmo@umich.edu or 734.764.7420
If you have any questions or concerns, or need assistance with accommodations for campus housing please contact either:
Dr. Oluwaferanmi Okanlami, Student Accessibility and Accommodation Services at the University of Michigan, Director. okanlami@umich.edu or 734.763.3000
Rick Gibson, Michigan Housing, Director. gibsonrl@umich.edu or 734.764.7401
Ashley Albright, Housing Information Office, Housing Accommodations Coordinator. housing@umich.edu or 734.763.3164
Leasing Scams!
There has been an uptick in leasing scams. Please be careful before signing a lease, a sublease, or sending any rent, deposits, or other fees in relation to a lease. If you are unsure about the validity of a proposed lease, please contact us before signing the lease or sending any funds.
FRAUD ALERT!
The increased popularity in using payment apps (such as Zelle and Vemo) has brought an increase of scams targeting those same apps. For example, if a potential landlord requests payment using one of these apps, please contact us to review the validity of the request before sending any payment.
In general, we advise following recommended cautionary procedure (pause, get more infomation, verification) if you receive any texts or calls warning of fradulent activity on your application, especially when asking for you to respond with personal information. It is probably a scam! When in doubt, contact your bank or provider directly before proceeding.
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