MI HB4992

Expands permissible communication methods between landlords and tenants to include email, cellular telephone numbers, and text messages in addition to traditional mail for security deposit notices and damage claims

Reduces the deadline for landlords to send itemized damage notices from 30 days to 15 days after tenant termination of occupancy

Requires tenants to respond to damage notices within 7 days by mail, email, personal delivery, or text message, with the response indicating agreement or disagreement with claimed damages

Removes the provision allowing landlords to retain security deposits based solely on accrued and unpaid rent without first obtaining a money judgment

Maintains the requirement that tenants provide forwarding contact information within 4 days after moving, now including email addresses, phone numbers, or other means of written communication