Being a new resident in an unfamiliar town can be confusing. To make you feel more at home, we’ve put together this information about how things work. If your questions aren’t answered, please give us a call at 989-772-4600.
HOW DO THINGS WORK?
TRASH: Residents/owners contract with independent service providers. This is not a township provided service.
RENTALS WITH TRASH CARTS: If a rental has a cart, it should be placed at the curb early in the morning on pickup day and removed no later than 6:00 p.m. the day after pickup. Carts should be stored in garages, back or side yards with adequate screening, out of sight from the street or alley.
RECYCLING: See list of acceptable materials on the
Isabella County web page or call 773-9631 for further information.
Larger apartment complexes may offer on-site recycling, or residents may drop off acceptable items free of charge at the Material Recovery Facility (MRF) at 4208 East River Road. For further information, call the MRF at 773-9631.
FURNITURE: Couches, chairs, or other furniture designed for indoor use may not be placed on porches, in yards, or anywhere outdoors.
LAWN MAINTENANCE: Grass and weeds should be cut on a regular basis. Union Township ordinance requires that grass be maintained at 12 inches or less throughout the growing season.
SIDEWALKS: As a courtesy to other residents, snow should be removed from sidewalks within 24 hours of snowfall.
ANIMALS: Union Township local ordinance allows no more than 4 dogs and/or cats in any residence in the Township. House and yard areas must be kept free of animal waste.
Dogs may run loose when confined in their own yards; otherwise they must be leashed at all times. Outside of the owner’s own yard, the person in charge of the animal is responsible for picking up any excrement the animal leaves, and equipment (bag/scoop) for removing it must be carried at all times.
DO RENTALS HAVE TO BE LICENSED?
All rentals in Union Township are regulated by the Housing Licensing Code, 20-04 and are inspected annually by the Rental Inspection Personnel for conditions which might jeopardize the health and safety of the occupants. If you have questions about conditions in your rental, please call Union Township at 989-772-4600.
WHAT IF I HAVE PROBLEMS WITH MY LANDLORD?
Tenants should first contact the landlord and ask that the problem be corrected.
If the landlord does not correct the problem, there are specific steps tenants can take. They are outlined in “
A practical Guide for Tenants and Landlords,” which clearly summarizes Michigan’s laws governing tenant and landlord issues, including maintenance problems. For a free copy, stop in at Union Township which is located at 2010 S Lincoln St.
If you feel you need immediate attention with a problem, contact the Union Township Rental Inspections (772-4600), or Isabella County Sheriff’s office (772-5911) and they can help you decide if the problem requires immediate attention.