Michigan 2023-2024 Regular Session

Michigan House Bill HB5766

Introduced
5/30/24  

Caption

Housing: landlord and tenants; methods of communication between landlords and tenants; update. Amends secs. 3, 9, 10, 11, 12 & 13 of 1972 PA 348 (MCL 554.603 et seq.).

Impact

One significant change introduced in HB5766 is the requirement for landlords to notify tenants in writing of their identity and contact information within 14 days of the tenant assuming possession of the rental unit. The bill mandates that landlords provide tenants with a clear statement regarding their obligation to supply a forwarding address and other contact information after vacating the premises. Failure to adhere to these notifications can relieve landlords of the obligation to send detailed notices on any damages claimed against the security deposit.

Summary

House Bill 5766 aims to amend the existing regulation between landlords and tenants by revising the procedures surrounding security deposits and the communication of damages. The bill modifies sections of the Michigan 1972 Public Act 348, which governs various aspects of rental agreements, including the payment and management of security deposits. Through these amendments, the bill seeks to clarify the responsibilities of landlords when it comes to notifying tenants about their security deposits and any associated damages.

Conclusion

If passed, HB5766 will not only impact the existing statutory framework regulating landlord-tenant interactions but also potentially reshape practices concerning how security deposits are managed and communicated. Observing how stakeholders react to these amendments will be crucial for understanding their broader implications on housing stability and tenant security in Michigan.

Contention

The changes proposed in this bill could lead to increased disputes between landlords and tenants over security deposit deductions. Some stakeholders may argue that requiring landlords to provide timely notices and detailed itemizations could burden landlords, particularly small property owners, who may find compliance challenging in a dynamic rental market. Conversely, tenant advocacy groups may interpret these amendments as a necessary enhancement to tenant rights, aiming to foster transparency and accountability in landlord-tenant relations. The implications of these changes could significantly affect the operational protocols in property management and the resolution of disputes regarding tenancy.

Companion Bills

No companion bills found.

Previously Filed As

MI SB0539

Housing: landlord and tenants; return of security deposit by electronic transfer; allow. Amends sec. 9 of 1972 PA 348 (MCL 554.609).

MI SB0022

Housing: landlord and tenants; return of security deposit by electronic transfer; allow. Amends sec. 9 of 1972 PA 348 (MCL 554.609).

MI H0615

Electronic Delivery of Notices Between Landlords and Tenants

MI SB0372

Housing: landlord and tenants; reuse of certain tenant screening reports; allow. Amends title & sec. 1 of 1972 PA 348 (MCL 554.601) & adds secs. 1e, 1f, 1g & 1h.

MI SB0883

Housing: landlord and tenants; reuse of certain tenant screening reports; allow. Amends title & sec. 1 of 1972 PA 348 (MCL 554.601) & adds secs. 1c, 1d, 1e & 1f.

MI HB5605

Housing: landlord and tenants; acceptance of reusable screening report; provide for. Amends title & sec. 1 of 1972 PA 348 (MCL 554.601) & adds secs. 1c, 1d, 1e & 1f.

MI HB5756

Housing: landlord and tenants; termination of tenancy; establish grounds of good cause. Amends secs. 3238, 5714, 5735, 5744, 5775 & 5779 of 1961 PA 236 (MCL 600.3238 et seq.).

MI HB5767

Housing: landlord and tenants; notice requirements for early lease termination for certain victims of violence; expand. Amends sec. 1b of 1972 PA 348 (MCL 554.601b).

MI H0031

Landlords and Tenants

MI HB2516

Relating to certain rights and duties of residential tenants and landlords.

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CA AB12

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CA AB414

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CA AB2801

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CA SB644

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CA SB611

Residential rental properties: fees and security.