MI HB5355

Prohibits landlords from evaluating rental applications solely based on an applicant's criminal record, and bars advertising that housing will be denied based on criminal history

Requires landlords to first screen applicants on non-criminal criteria (income, rental history, credit, etc.) and issue a conditional offer before conducting any criminal background check

Limits criminal record considerations after a conditional offer to arson, human trafficking, sex offenses requiring registration, and other felonies within the past 3 years

Mandates an individualized assessment before withdrawing a conditional offer based on criminal history, considering factors like offense severity, time elapsed, rehabilitation evidence, and age at offense

Requires landlords to return application fees and holding deposits if withdrawing an offer based on criminal record, and to provide written notice of withdrawal reasons within 24 hours

Department of Attorney General will enforce the act under the Michigan Consumer Protection Act and must create informational forms summarizing applicant rights within 90 days