MI SB0902

Requires lessors/licensors to maintain residential premises in reasonable repair and comply with state and local health and safety laws, except when disrepair is caused by the lessee's or licensee's willful or irresponsible conduct.

Establishes written notice requirement for defective conditions and mandates repair timelines: 24 hours for imminently hazardous conditions (including bedbugs, pests, or mold), 72 hours for appliance failures, and 7 days for all other defects.

Permits lessees/licensees to withhold rent in escrow or repair defects themselves and deduct repair costs from rent if the lessor/licensor fails to meet repair deadlines, provided the lessee/licensee obtains three repair estimates and notifies the lessor/licensor.

Prohibits lessors/licensors from retaliating or discriminating against lessees/licensees who exercise repair and deduct or rent withholding rights.

Requires rental agreements entered into or renewed on or after the effective date to incorporate the lessee's or licensee's right to repair and deduct or withhold rent.

Takes effect only if Senate Bills 900, 901, and 903 are also enacted into law.