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).
Impact
The bill prohibits rental agreements from including provisions that would unfairly alter tenant rights or landlord responsibilities. Key restrictions prevent landlords from waiving certain repair responsibilities, altering legal remedies available to tenants, or imposing fees that do not align with actual costs incurred. Additionally, the bill addresses discriminatory practices, ensuring compliance with civil rights laws, thereby fostering fair housing practices within the state.
Summary
Senate Bill 661 aims to amend the 1978 Truth in Renting Act to enhance the protections for tenants in residential rental agreements. One significant change is the clarification that the definition of 'rent' includes not only the basic payment for occupancy but also covers essential services required for the habitation of a rental unit, such as heat, water, and waste disposal. This expansion aims to ensure that landlords are held accountable for providing essential services and maintaining the habitability of rental units.
Contention
While supporters argue that SB 661 strengthens tenant protections and promotes dignity for renters, opponents may view the imposed limitations on landlords as an infringement on their rights to manage their properties as they see fit. The legislative discourse surrounding the bill is likely to center on striking a balance between tenant protections and the rights of landlords, with implications for the rental market throughout the state.
Housing: landlord and tenants; prohibition against tenants forming a union; disallow in truth in renting act. Amends secs. 3 & 4 of 1978 PA 454 (MCL 554.633 & 554.634). TIE BAR WITH: SB 0900'24, SB 0902'24, SB 0903'24
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 0019'25, SB 0020'25
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.).
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.).
Housing: landlord and tenants; ordinances that place certain limitations on landlords; prohibit. Amends sec. 1 of 1988 PA 226 (MCL 123.411) & adds sec. 1a.
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.
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.
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.