MI HB5869

Changes "shall not" to "may not" in rental agreement prohibitions, clarifying that certain provisions are unenforceable rather than forbidden outright.

Allows lessors to waive tenants' right to trial by jury in rental agreements, while maintaining prohibitions on waiving other procedural rights or notice requirements.

Prohibits rental agreements from including provisions that waive habitability covenants, discriminate in violation of civil rights laws, accelerate rent without stating tenant's damage mitigation rights, or require tenants to grant power of attorney.

Permits specified rent adjustments with 30 days' written notice for changes mandated by law, health/safety rules, or increases in property taxes, utilities, and insurance costs.

Voids any rental agreement provision that violates the act, including those prohibited by statute or declared unenforceable by state or federal supreme court within 90 days prior to execution.