MI HB5412

Requires landlords to disclose to prospective tenants whether a rental unit has had a bedbug infestation within the previous 8 months and the results of any bedbug inspections conducted on the unit.

Mandates tenants promptly notify landlords in writing of suspected or discovered bedbug infestations through email, personal delivery, electronic portals, or other previously-used communication methods.

Requires landlords to schedule bedbug inspections by certified detection teams or licensed pest management professionals within 4 days of receiving tenant notice and to commence treatment within 5 days of receiving inspection results.

Establishes landlords as responsible for all inspection and treatment costs, while tenants must cover preparation costs; landlords are not required to provide alternative lodging or replace personal property damaged during treatment.

Allows landlords to seek injunctive court orders to compel tenant access for inspections and treatments, and establishes landlord liability to tenants for damages caused by failure to comply with disclosure, inspection, reporting, or notice requirements; law takes effect 180 days after enactment.