Housing (Landlords) in Michigan

in committee · Michigan · Senate Jul 29, 2026

SB 1126: Housing: residential; limitations on rental property owned by certain limited liability companies; provide for. Amends title of 1993 PA 23 (MCL 450.4101 - 450.5200) & adds sec. 217. TIE BAR WITH: SB 1127'26

Michigan Senate Bill 1126 prohibits limited liability companies that own 100 or more single-family homes in the state from leasing those properties to residential tenants. The bill defines a single-family home broadly to include detached houses, semidetached structures, and units within buildings where all units are owned by one person or each unit is individually owned, such as condominiums. Any company that violates this restriction faces a civil fine of up to $100,000, which must be deposited into the state's community housing stability fund. The bill takes effect only if its companion measure, Senate Bill 1127, is also enacted into law.

Topics ✗ Housing

Sub-Topics Landlords Tenant Rights

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