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MI SB0253
Bill
AI Summary
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Tenants in metered or sub-metered rental units (excluding multifamily properties with a single water meter) may request that water and sewer bills be sent to both the landlord and tenant
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Landlords are prohibited from retaliating against tenants who make this request, including shutting off water access, refusing lease renewal, unlawful eviction, or increasing rent solely due to the request
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Rental agreements entered into, renewed, or renegotiated after the effective date must include these tenant rights
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Federal subsidized housing laws take precedence if they conflict with this section
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Applies only to leases entered into, renewed, or renegotiated after the effective date, including month-to-month tenancies
Legislative Description
Housing: landlord and tenants; right for water and sewer bill to be in tenant's name; provide for. Amends 1972 PA 348 (MCL 554.601 - 554.616) by adding sec. 1f.
Housing: landlord and tenants
Last Action
Referred To Committee Of The Whole
11/5/2025