333.26503 Contract requirements.

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Sec. 3.

(1)An establishment shall not function as a housing-with-services establishment for an individual except under a written contract complying with this act.

(2)A contract between a housing-with-services establishment and a resident must be in writing and shall include at least all of the following:

(a)The name, street address, and mailing address of the housing-with-services establishment.

(b)The owner's name and mailing address.

(c)The title and address of the managing agent, whether an owner of a management firm or agency.

(d)The title and business address, if different from the establishment address, of at least 1 individual authorized to accept service of process on behalf of the owner and managing agent.

(e)A statement describing whether the housing-with-services establishment is licensed by a local, state, or federal agency.

(f)The term of the contract described in months or years.

(g)A description of the services the establishment will provide to the resident for the base-rate paid by the resident.

(h)A description of additional services available for an additional fee from the housing-with-services establishment directly or through arrangements with the housing-with-services establishment.

(i)A statement describing the policy of the housing-with-services establishment regarding the outside contracting of services by a resident.

(j)Fee schedules outlining the cost of additional services.

(k)A description of the process through which the contract may be modified, amended, or terminated, including conditions under which a contract may be terminated by the resident or the establishment.

(l)A description of the housing-with-services establishment's complaint resolution process.

(m)The resident's designated representative, if any.

(n)The establishment's referral procedure in the event the contract is terminated.

(o)Billing and payment procedures and requirements.

(3)The housing-with-services establishment shall keep the contracts and related documents executed by the establishment and residents for at least 3 years after the date of termination of each contract. Contracts, or copies of the contracts, for current residents shall be kept at the establishment.

History: 2002, Act 424 , Imd. Eff. June 5, 2002