MI HB5761

Establishes that landlords must make covenants ensuring residential premises are fit for use and maintained in reasonable repair in compliance with health and safety laws

Requires tenants to provide written notice of defective conditions to landlords, with notice methods including email, personal delivery, electronic portals, or previously accepted communication methods

Sets repair timelines: landlords must commence repairs within 24 hours for hazardous conditions affecting water, heat, electricity, or health and safety (including bedbugs or mold); within 72 hours for appliance failures; within 10 days for all other defects

Allows landlords additional time to commence repairs if tenants interfere with access or circumstances beyond the landlord's control prevent timely repairs

Removes previous language allowing parties to modify landlord repair obligations in leases with terms of at least 1 year