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This bill addresses landlord-tenant relationships by introducing several key provisions to regulate rental application processes and tenant screening. The legislation defines new terms like "reusable screening report" (a consumer report prepared within the last 45 days that can be shared across multiple rental applications) and establishes guidelines for how landlords can use tenant screening information. Landlords must now inform prospective tenants in writing about their screening criteria, potential reasons for application denial, and whether they will accept reusable screening reports before collecting an application fee. The bill prohibits landlords from using credit scores or past judicial actions without findings of liability as deciding factors in tenant eligibility. If a landlord takes adverse action against a prospective tenant, they must provide a detailed written notice, share the screening report, and offer the applicant an opportunity to discuss and rebut the information. Additionally, landlords must screen rental applications in the order they are received and consider only the prospective tenant's current ability to pay rent and suitability for tenancy. Landlords who violate these provisions could face civil actions with potential damages up to $1,000, attorney fees, and court costs, creating a meaningful enforcement mechanism for these new tenant protections.

Housing and Urban Affairs

https://legislature.mi.gov/Bills/Bill?ObjectName=2025-SB-0372