Bill > HB4990

This bill modifies Michigan's eviction laws to provide additional protections for tenants by establishing several key provisions that limit a landlord's ability to evict tenants. The bill prevents courts from entering a judgment for possession against a tenant if the eviction appears to be retaliatory, such as in response to the tenant reporting health or safety code violations, joining a tenant organization, or attempting to enforce their legal rights. The legislation also introduces new requirements for calculating rent in eviction proceedings, mandating that courts deduct a prorated daily rental amount if the landlord has breached the lease or violated statutory housing covenants. Additionally, the bill restricts landlords from recovering late fees if they are found to be in breach of the lease and allows courts more discretion in awarding costs in eviction cases. The bill is tied to another piece of legislation (House Bill 4989) and will only take effect if that companion bill is also enacted into law. These changes aim to provide more balanced protections for tenants in summary eviction proceedings by creating additional safeguards against retaliatory actions and ensuring that landlords meet their legal obligations before seeking to remove a tenant.

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https://legislature.mi.gov/Bills/Bill?ObjectName=2025-HB-4990