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MI SB0020

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/22/2025

Primary Sponsor

Sarah Anthony

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Origin

Senate

103rd Legislature

AI Summary

  • Amends the Truth in Renting Act to remove an outdated cross-reference to section 39(2) of chapter 66 of the Revised Statutes of 1846 (MCL 554.139) regarding judicial construction

  • Updates statutory language throughout section 6, replacing "which" with "that," "shall" with "must," and "therefor" with "for the violation" for modernization purposes

  • Preserves existing tenant remedies including the right to void rental agreements, seek injunctions against landlords, and recover damages of $250-$500 or actual damages (whichever is greater) for rental agreement violations

  • Maintains the 20-day notice requirement for landlords to cure violations before tenants can bring legal action, with exceptions for known or previously adjudicated violations

  • Contingent on enactment of Senate Bill No. 21 and Senate Bill No. 19 from the 103rd Legislature

Legislative Description

Housing: landlord and tenants; cross-reference to the revised statutes of 1846; remove. Amends sec. 6 of 1978 PA 454 (MCL 554.636). TIE BAR WITH: SB 21'25, SB 19'25

Housing: landlord and tenants

Last Action

Placed On Order Of Third Reading

6/17/2025

Committee Referrals

Housing And Human Services1/22/2025

Full Bill Text

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