Housing: landlord and tenants; rental application fee requirements; provide for. Amends title & sec. 1 of 1972 PA 348 (MCL 554.601) & adds sec. 7a.

HB 4770 bans landlords from charging pre-tenancy fees (such as holding fees, pet fees, or application deposits) before a tenant signs a lease. It allows landlords to charge a maximum $50 rental application fee for background checks, requires this fee amount to be disclosed upfront, and mandates full refunds within 60 days if an application is denied. The bill directly affects landlords and prospective tenants in Michigan rental housing by restricting certain fees and adding transparency. Violations could result in civil fines up to $1,000 for repeat offenses, with courts able to order landlords to pay tenant attorney fees.