MI HB4990

Modifies rent calculation in eviction judgments to require deduction of a prorated per-day rental amount for each day a landlord was in breach of the lease or statutory habitability covenants, potentially reducing rent owed to zero

Prohibits landlords from recovering late fees in eviction proceedings or any other action if found to have breached the lease or statutory habitability covenants

Adds landlord failure to maintain a certificate of compliance under Michigan's housing law as a defense that excuses rent payment in eviction cases

Allows judges to deny awarding any costs to landlords who are found to have breached the lease or statutory covenants in tenancy cases

Contingent on enactment of House Bill 4989 of the 103rd Legislature