Housing

passed both · Michigan · Senate Aug 25, 2026

SB 373: Housing: landlord and tenants; limitations on fees charged to tenants; provide for. Amends sec. 3 of 1978 PA 454 (MCL 554.633).

SB 373 prohibits landlords from charging tenants extra fees for using specific payment methods (like credit cards or checks) in rental agreements. It requires leases to include at least one payment option without additional charges. The bill directly affects tenants by preventing unfair fees and landlords by restricting lease terms. Key provisions ban clauses that waive tenant rights related to security deposits, habitability, or discrimination, and require written notice for certain rent increases. This amendment to Michigan's Truth in Renting Act (MCL 554.633) focuses on making rental agreements fairer through concrete, enforceable limits on fees and unfair terms.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingProhibits landlord fees for payment methods and bans clauses waiving tenant rights, strengthening tenant protections under housing policy.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Landlords Renters Tenant Rights

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in committee · Michigan · Senate Mar 3, 2026

SB 374: Civil procedure: evictions; court records of summary proceedings; provide for the sealing and expungement of. Amends 1961 PA 236 (MCL 600.101 - 600.9947) by adding sec. 5755.

SB 374 changes Michigan's eviction court record rules to help tenants by making it easier to seal or remove their records. It requires courts to seal eviction records until a judgment for possession is entered and allows sealing after judgment if the tenant vacated before the case, received emergency rental assistance, or owed less than $900 in rent. The bill automatically removes (expunges) records three years after a judgment becomes final and restricts access to sealed records - only allowing limited release for scholarly, educational, or legal purposes with court approval. This directly affects tenants in eviction cases and landlords who might otherwise use sealed records to deny housing.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingBill strengthens tenant protections by allowing eviction records to be sealed/expunged, reducing barriers to affordable housing access.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Renters Tenant Rights

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in committee · Michigan · House Sep 16, 2025

HB 4863: Civil procedure: evictions; 180-day notice for eviction from a mobile home park; require. Amends sec. 34 of 1846 RS 66 (MCL 554.134).

HB 4863 requires landlords in Michigan mobile home parks to provide tenants with a minimum of 180 days' notice before eviction. The bill amends Michigan law (MCL 554.134) to establish this 180-day notice period for all evictions in mobile home parks, replacing any shorter prior notice requirements. This change does not alter the existing "just cause" requirement for evictions but specifically mandates the extended notice period. The policy directly affects mobile home park residents and landlords by giving tenants more time to secure new housing.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingExtends eviction notice period to 180 days for mobile home park tenants, strengthening tenant protections without altering 'just cause' requirements.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Tenant Rights

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in committee · Michigan · Senate Jul 17, 2025

SB 484: Property tax: exemptions; exemption of certain tax delinquent property sold or otherwise conveyed by a foreclosing governmental unit; provide for. Amends sec. 7gg of 1893 PA 206 (MCL 211.7gg). TIE BAR WITH: SB 485'25

SB 484 creates a 5-year property tax exemption for real estate sold or conveyed by land banks or local governments after tax delinquency. This applies to properties sold under the Land Bank Fast Track Act or Tax Reverted Clean Title Act, beginning the year after sale and lasting through the fifth December 31. The exemption does not apply to properties in brownfield redevelopment plans if specific conditions are met (e.g., land bank bonds or brownfield plan details). Properties under this exemption remain subject to the tax levied under the Tax Reverted Clean Title Act.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesProvides 5-year property tax exemption for land bank-sold properties, offering tax relief to new owners and encouraging redevelopment of delinquent properties.95% confidence ✓ HousingSupports HousingCreates 5-year property tax exemption for land bank-sold tax-delinquent properties, incentivizing redevelopment into housing and supporting affordable housing development.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Property Tax Tax Incentives Community Development Property Taxes

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in committee · Michigan · Senate Jun 17, 2025

SB 21: Housing: landlord and tenants; prohibition against tenants right to repair; disallow in truth and renting act. Amends secs. 3 & 4 of 1978 PA 454 (MCL 554.633 & 554.634). TIE BAR WITH: SB 19'25, SB 20'25

SB 21 amends Michigan's Truth in Renting Act to prohibit rental agreements from including clauses that waive tenants' legal right to repair and deduct costs for uninhabitable conditions (e.g., lack of heat or plumbing) from rent. It directly affects tenants and landlords by ensuring tenants can legally withhold rent or make repairs themselves if landlords fail to maintain habitable premises. The bill specifically adds Section 3(1)(o) to ban such waivers and requires landlords to include a clear notice about tenant rights in rental agreements (Section 4(1)(b)). These changes strengthen tenant protections under existing housing law without altering other rental terms.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingBill prohibits rental clauses waiving tenants' right to repair and deduct rent for uninhabitable conditions, directly strengthening tenant protections under housing law.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Landlords Renters Tenant Rights

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in committee · Michigan · Senate Mar 3, 2026

SB 375: 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).

SB 375 amends Michigan's Truth in Renting Act to clarify that "rent" includes essential services like heat, water, electricity, and pest control provided by landlords. It prohibits landlords from charging unreasonable fees, such as late fees exceeding $30 or 3% of rent, fees for non-renewal notices beyond one month, or fees for third-party services. The bill also requires rental agreements to include specific terms like tenant/landlord names, property description, rent amount, and payment schedule. These changes directly affect Michigan tenants and landlords by increasing transparency and preventing unfair financial burdens.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingClarifies rent includes essential services and prohibits excessive fees, strengthening tenant protections under housing policy.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Landlords Renters Tenant Rights

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in committee · Michigan · House Mar 19, 2026

HB 4538: Housing: landlord and tenants; use of certain software to share pricing information and set rent rates; prohibit. Amends title & sec. 1 of 1972 PA 348 (MCL 554.601) & adds sec. 1e.

HB 4538 prohibits landlords from using software that employs algorithms to set rent prices based on hidden competitor data (like actual rent amounts or occupancy rates from other landlords). This specifically bans tools that help landlords coordinate rent increases or restrict competition in the rental market. The law applies to all landlords in Michigan and treats violations as breaches of the state's antitrust laws. It directly affects rental housing providers who might use such technology to adjust pricing strategies.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingProhibits software enabling rent coordination, preventing anti-competitive pricing that harms tenants and reduces affordability per bill's antitrust enforcement.90% confidence ✗ TechnologyOpposes TechnologyBill explicitly prohibits software using algorithms for rent coordination, restricting a specific technology application to prevent anti-competitive behavior under antitrust law.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Landlords Renters Tenant Rights

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in committee · Michigan · House Sep 24, 2025

HB 4985: Housing: landlord and tenants; termination of tenancy; establish grounds of good cause. Amends secs. 2918, 3238, 5714, 5735, 5744, 5775 & 5779 of 1961 PA 236 (MCL 600.2918 et seq.). TIE BAR WITH: HB 4982'25

HB 4985 amends Michigan's landlord-tenant laws to establish clear "good cause" grounds for terminating a tenancy, directly affecting landlords and tenants across the state. The bill requires landlords to follow specific procedures when a tenant dies, including notifying the public administrator and attempting to contact an authorized person before reentering the property after 10 days. It also defines unlawful interference by landlords, such as changing locks without providing keys or cutting essential utilities like heat or electricity, which could lead to tenant legal claims. These changes aim to balance tenant protections with clearer eviction rules for landlords.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingEstablishes 'good cause' for evictions and prohibits unlawful landlord interference, strengthening tenant protections under Michigan's landlord-tenant law.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Landlords Renters Tenant Rights

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in committee · Michigan · House Sep 24, 2025

HB 4982: Housing: landlord and tenants; notice period to terminate a tenancy for nonpayment of rent; increase. Amends sec. 34 of 1846 RS 66 (MCL 554.134).

HB 4982 amends Michigan's landlord-tenant law (MCL 554.134) by increasing the notice period landlords must provide to tenants for nonpayment of rent from 7 days to 14 days. This change directly affects tenants who miss rent payments and landlords seeking to terminate leases for that reason. The bill modifies Section 34(2), requiring written notice that gives tenants 14 days to pay overdue rent before eviction proceedings can begin. Other termination notice periods (e.g., for lease violations or holdover) remain unchanged. The bill was introduced in September 2025 and referred to the Regulatory Reform Committee.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingIncreases tenant protection by extending eviction notice period from 7 to 14 days for nonpayment, giving tenants more time to pay rent before eviction.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Landlords Renters Tenant Rights

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in committee · Michigan · House Sep 24, 2025

HB 4986: Housing: landlord and tenants; cross-reference to summary proceedings to recover possession of premises provision; update. Amends sec. 44a of 1933 (Ex Sess) PA 18 (MCL 125.694a). TIE BAR WITH: HB 4985'25

HB 4986 updates tenant protection rules for housing projects managed by city, village, township, or county commissions. It specifically adds "using a unit for any unlawful purpose" (like drug activity) as a valid reason for landlords to end tenancies, aligning with existing court procedures for quick evictions under Michigan law. This directly affects tenants in publicly funded housing programs operated by local governments. The bill clarifies that landlords can only terminate leases for specific, documented reasons like lease violations or unsafe conditions, not arbitrarily. It requires another related bill (HB 4985) to pass first before taking effect.

Topics ✗ HousingOpposes HousingAdds landlord eviction right for unlawful activity, weakening tenant protections by expanding grounds for quick evictions under Michigan law.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Landlords Tenant Rights

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