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MI HB4948

MI HB4948
Housing: other; request for information from prospective tenants regarding certain juvenile records; prohibit. Amends title of 1972 PA 348 (MCL 554.601 - 554.616) & adds sec. 2a.


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Introduced
09/07/2023
In Committee
04/23/2024
Crossed Over
10/31/2023
Passed
Dead
12/31/2024

Introduced Session

102nd Legislature

Bill Summary

A bill to amend 1972 PA 348, entitled"An act to regulate relationships between landlords and tenants relative to rental agreements for rental units; to regulate the payment, repayment, use and investment of security deposits; to provide for commencement and termination inventories of rental units; to provide for termination arrangements relative to rental units; to provide for legal remedies; and to provide penalties,"(MCL 554.601 to 554.616) by amending the title and by adding section 2a.

AI Summary

This bill amends the 1972 Michigan law that regulates the relationship between landlords and tenants. The key changes are: (1) it prohibits landlords from requiring prospective tenants to disclose certain types of juvenile records, such as convictions that have been set aside, findings of juvenile delinquency, participation in diversion programs, and similar records from other states; (2) it allows landlords to still inquire about other types of criminal convictions; and (3) it provides that if a landlord violates the prohibition, a prospective tenant can seek injunctive relief, the landlord may be subject to civil fines, and the prospective tenant can recover costs and attorney's fees.

Committee Categories

Justice

Sponsors (26)

Last Action

Referred To Committee Of The Whole (on 04/23/2024)

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