Housing: landlord and tenants; limitations on fees charged to tenants; provide for. Amends secs. 2 & 3 of 1978 PA 454 (MCL 554.632 & 554.633).
HB 4994 limits fees landlords can charge tenants under Michigan's Truth in Renting Act. It directly affects renters and landlords by prohibiting undisclosed or unreasonable fees, including processing or convenience fees for utility payments provided by third parties. The bill requires all fees (other than rent) to be clearly disclosed, reasonable, and tied to actual costs the landlord incurred. Landlords may no longer charge tenants extra for paying utilities through public utilities or third-party services. This policy change aims to prevent unexpected charges while ensuring fee transparency in rental agreements.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Sep 2025
Committee Review
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Governor
Introduced Sep 18, 2025
Last action Sep 24, 2025
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Sep 18, 2025
Committee
referred to Committee on Regulatory Reform
lower
Sep 18, 2025
Introduced
introduced by Representative Rep. Amos O'Neal
lower
1 primary · 14 co-sponsors
Sponsors
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Legislator
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Amos O'Neal
DDemocratic
Co
Carrie Rheingans
DDemocratic
Co
Donavan McKinney
DDemocratic
Co
Helena Scott
DDemocratic
Co
Jason Hoskins
DDemocratic
Co
Jason Morgan
DDemocratic
Co
Jennifer Conlin
DDemocratic
Co
Jimmie Wilson
DDemocratic
Co
Kara Hope
DDemocratic
Co
Matt Longjohn
DDemocratic
Co
Natalie Price
DDemocratic
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