Housing (Tenant Rights) in Michigan

in committee · Michigan · House Jun 17, 2026

HB 6086: Housing: landlord and tenants; purchase of rental property by tenants; provide for. Creates new act.

This bill, known as the Tenant Opportunity to Purchase Act, would allow tenants in Michigan to get the first chance to buy their rental homes or apartments before the landlord sells them to someone else. It requires landlords to offer the property to tenants at a price and terms that are at least as good as what a third-party buyer would get, or comparable to the property's appraised value if no other offer exists. The law applies to various types of rental units, including apartments and single-family homes, but excludes hotels, motels, and vacation rentals. Tenants can exercise this right individually or by forming an association representing a majority of the tenants in the building.

Topics ✓ Housing

Sub-Topics Homeownership Landlords Tenant Rights

in committee · Michigan · House Jun 17, 2026

HB 6088: Labor: collective bargaining; tenants right to organize; provide for. Creates new act.

This bill establishes the "Tenants Right to Organize Act" in Michigan, granting residential tenants the legal right to form unions and collectively negotiate with landlords. It allows tenant groups to distribute literature, hold meetings in shared spaces, and organize canvassing efforts by non-tenant organizers, while prohibiting landlords from retaliating against tenants who participate in these activities. The legislation also sets specific penalties for landlords who interfere with organizing rights, including fines of up to $1,000 per violation and the requirement to pay reasonable attorney fees. By defining terms like "tenant union" and outlining permissible activities, the law aims to create a structured framework for collective bargaining within rental properties.

Topics ✓ Housing ✓ Labor & Employment

Sub-Topics Landlords Tenant Rights Collective Bargaining

in committee · Michigan · House Jun 17, 2026

HB 6087: Housing: landlord and tenants; certain relocation assistance for tenants in hazardous or dangerous buildings; provide for. Amends 1917 PA 167 (MCL 125.401 - 125.543) by adding sec. 130a.

This bill amends Michigan's housing law to require landlords and building owners to provide relocation assistance to tenants living in hazardous or dangerous structures. The measure mandates that if an enforcing agency determines unsafe conditions exist due to a landlord's poor maintenance and orders the property vacated or demolished, the responsible party must pay the tenant three months of current rent. This financial aid must be issued within seven business days of the order and applies regardless of whether the tenant is up to date on rent payments. The provision ensures that this assistance is in addition to any other legal remedies available under existing housing laws.

Topics ✓ Housing

Sub-Topics Landlords Renters Tenant Rights

in committee · Michigan · House Jun 17, 2026

HB 6089: Housing: landlord and tenants; requirements for notice of rent increases; provide for. Amends sec. 4 of 1978 PA 454 (MCL 554.634).

This bill amends Michigan's Truth in Renting Act to require landlords to include a specific written notice in rental agreements regarding rent increases. The law mandates that landlords provide tenants with at least 90 days' written warning before any rent hike takes effect. Additionally, the bill updates the required text on rental contracts to ensure tenants are clearly informed of their rights under the act and instructed to seek legal help if needed. These changes directly affect landlords and tenants by standardizing how rent increase notices are communicated and ensuring they are prominently displayed in lease documents.

Topics ✓ Housing

Sub-Topics Landlords Renters Tenant Rights

in committee · Michigan · House Apr 14, 2026

HR 270: A resolution calling on the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development and the Michigan State Housing Development Authority to increase investments toward subsidized housing preservation, rehabilitation, and developments, and to improve existing public housing authority compliance with all federal and state health, safety, and habitability laws and regulations.

This legislative resolution asks the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development and the Michigan State Housing Development Authority to boost funding for maintaining, repairing, and building new subsidized housing. It also requests that these agencies ensure public housing authorities strictly follow federal and state laws regarding health, safety, and living conditions. As a non-binding resolution, it does not change laws or allocate money but serves to formally urge these organizations to take specific actions.

Topics ✓ Budget & Taxes ✓ Housing

Sub-Topics Historic Preservation Housing Finance Tenant Rights

passed · Michigan · Senate May 19, 2026

SB 936: Mobile homes: other; procedure for declaring a mobile home abandoned; provide for. Amends secs. 5775, 5777, 5779 & 5783 of 1961 PA 236 (MCL 600.5775 et seq.) & repeals sec. 5781 of 1961 PA 236 (MCL 600.5781). TIE BAR WITH: SB 0934'26, SB 0935'26, SB 0937'26

This bill updates Michigan laws regarding mobile home park tenancies by clarifying the specific reasons, known as 'just cause,' under which a landlord can legally evict a tenant. It directly affects tenants in mobile home parks and park operators by defining valid grounds for eviction, such as lease violations, nonpayment of rent after three occurrences in a year, property damage, or public safety issues. The legislation also introduces a new requirement for an in-person conference between the tenant and park operator within 20 days of an eviction demand, while ensuring tenants must continue paying rent until the legal process concludes. Additionally, the bill mandates that eviction judgments explicitly inform tenants of their right to sell their mobile home on the site within 15 days of losing their lease.

Topics ✓ Housing

Sub-Topics Landlords Renters Tenant Rights

in committee · Michigan · Senate Mar 4, 2026

SB 795: Housing: landlord and tenants; reporting of rental payments to credit bureaus; provide for. Amends 1972 PA 348 (MCL 554.601 - 554.616) by adding sec. 1e.

SB 795 requires landlords in Michigan to offer tenants the option of having their on-time rent payments reported to credit bureaus. Landlords must provide this option when a lease is signed and annually thereafter, with clear disclosure of fees (capped at $10/month or actual cost), opt-in/out procedures, and a 6-month waiting period after opting out. The law applies to most rental agreements but excludes small landlords with 15 or fewer units (unless they own multiple properties) and assisted housing developments. Tenants who opt in can build credit history, while landlords must follow specific disclosure rules and cannot charge fees for non-payment of the optional reporting fee.

Topics ✓ Housing

Sub-Topics Landlords Renters Tenant Rights

in committee · Michigan · Senate Mar 4, 2026

SB 794: 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.

SB 794 prohibits landlords from using algorithmic pricing software that incorporates nonpublic competitor data - such as actual rent prices or occupancy rates from other landlords - to coordinate rent pricing or enter into anti-competitive agreements. The bill defines "nonpublic competitor data" as information not widely available to the public and bans its use in software that advises landlords on rent amounts for prospective tenants. This directly affects landlords who rely on such tools to set or adjust rental rates. Violations would be treated as violations of Michigan's antitrust laws, potentially leading to penalties.

Topics ✓ Housing ✗ Technology

Sub-Topics Landlords Renters Tenant Rights

in committee · Michigan · House Dec 16, 2025

HB 5355: Housing: other; Michigan fair chance access to housing act; create. Creates new act.

HB 5355, the "Michigan Fair Chance Access to Housing Act," prohibits landlords from requiring or considering an applicant's criminal record during initial rental screening. Landlords must issue a conditional offer after checking income, credit, or rental history, then may only consider specific serious offenses (like arson, human trafficking, or sex offenses requiring registration) or recent felonies within 3 years after a conditional offer is made. Landlords must disclose if they consider criminal records and allow applicants to submit evidence of rehabilitation or mitigating factors before denying housing. This bill directly affects landlords across Michigan and rental applicants with criminal records, aiming to reduce barriers to housing based solely on past convictions.

Topics ✓ Criminal Justice ✓ Housing

Sub-Topics Human Trafficking Landlords Renters Tenant Rights

in committee · Michigan · Senate Dec 16, 2025

SB 738: Housing: other; Michigan fair chance access to housing act; create. Creates new act.

SB 738, the "Michigan Fair Chance Access to Housing Act," prohibits landlords from asking about or denying rental applications based solely on an applicant's criminal record before issuing a conditional offer. It directly affects renters with criminal histories and requires landlords to provide written notice about criminal record screening before collecting application fees. Key provisions include banning pre-offer inquiries into criminal history (except for federal requirements), allowing landlords to consider only specific serious offenses (like arson, human trafficking, or recent sex offenses requiring registration) after a conditional offer, and mandating an individualized assessment with mitigating evidence for denials. Landlords must also disclose if criminal records are part of their screening process.

Topics ✓ Criminal Justice ✓ Housing

Sub-Topics Human Trafficking Landlords Renters Tenant Rights

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