MI HB5605

Allows landlords to accept reusable screening reports prepared by prospective tenants within 45 days and prohibits charging application fees when accepting such reports, but permits a maximum $25 application fee if the report is declined.

Requires landlords to provide prospective tenants written notice before accepting applications, including information about screening criteria, denial reasons, consumer report usage, and whether reusable screening reports are accepted.

Prohibits landlords from using credit scores as the sole deciding factor in lease eligibility or from considering past judicial actions involving tenant disputes where no liability was found against the prospective tenant.

Mandates landlords make application decisions within 14 days and, if taking adverse action, must provide written notice with reasons, copies of consumer reports used, and an opportunity for the prospective tenant to rebut information and meet within 7 days.

Requires landlords to consider current ability to pay rent and suitability for tenancy, record receipt dates of applications, and screen all completed applications in the order received for each rental unit.