Bill > HB4985

This bill proposes comprehensive changes to Michigan's landlord-tenant laws, establishing more detailed and protective "good cause" requirements for evictions. The bill expands and clarifies the grounds under which a landlord can legally recover possession of rental premises, introducing several new provisions that aim to protect tenants from arbitrary evictions. Key changes include requiring landlords to provide specific notice periods, limiting rent increases that could be used to circumvent tenant protections, and establishing a broader range of acceptable reasons for eviction, such as substantial lease breaches, violations of local ordinances, or necessary personal occupancy by the property owner. The bill also adds protections for tenants by requiring landlords to follow strict procedural guidelines, prohibiting waiver of tenant rights in lease agreements, and creating mechanisms for tenants to challenge evictions. Additionally, the bill covers various types of tenancies, including mobile home parks, and specifies that tenants can seek damages or injunctive relief if landlords improperly attempt to evict them. The amendments will take effect 90 days after enactment, contingent upon the passage of a related House Bill, and are designed to create a more balanced and fair framework for residential tenancy in Michigan.

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https://legislature.mi.gov/Bills/Bill?ObjectName=2025-HB-4985