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MI SB0375

Bill

Status

Introduced

6/10/2025

Primary Sponsor

Jeff Irwin

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Origin

Senate

103rd Legislature

AI Summary

  • Expands the definition of "rent" to include essential services such as heat, water, sewer, electric, gas, plumbing, trash removal, pest control, snow removal, lawn care, and landlord-supplied appliances

  • Prohibits rental agreements from imposing fees that are unreasonable, unconnected to optional tenant services, or for third-party services; late fees cannot exceed the lesser of $30 or 3% of rent

  • Bans mandatory arbitration clauses in rental agreements and prohibits landlords from requiring tenants to give power of attorney

  • Requires that tenant payments be applied to rent before other charges or fees, and mandates at least one fee-free payment method be available

  • Limits fees for failure to provide notice of non-renewal to no more than 1 month and prohibits tying charges or fees to length of tenancy after the initial term

Legislative Description

Housing: landlord and tenants; limitations on fees charged to tenants; provide for. Amends secs. 2 & 3 of 1978 PA 454 (MCL 554.632 & 554.633).

Housing: landlord and tenants

Last Action

Placed On Order Of Third Reading

3/3/2026

Committee Referrals

Housing And Human Services6/10/2025

Full Bill Text

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