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MI HB5963
Bill
Status
7/22/2020
Primary Sponsor
Sarah Anthony
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AI Summary
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Allows tenants to request that landlords use security deposits to cover rent during a declared state of emergency under Michigan emergency management laws.
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Requires landlords to apply the security deposit to rent due if they agree to the tenant's request during an emergency declaration.
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Preserves existing security deposit uses for actual damages to rental units and unpaid rent or utility bills outside of emergency periods.
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Applies only during gubernatorial emergency declarations under the 1976 Emergency Management Act or the 1945 Public Act 302.
Legislative Description
Housing: other; use of security deposit to pay rent during a declared emergency; allow. Amends sec. 7 of 1972 PA 348 (MCL 554.607).
Housing: other
Last Action
Bill Electronically Reproduced 07/22/2020
7/23/2020