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.
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- Introduced
- Passed Senate
- Passed House
- To Governor
- Became Law
Overview
This bill changes Michigan law to allow tenants in certain rental units to receive a copy of their water and sewer bills directly from the provider. Landlords cannot interfere with a tenant’s request for this bill delivery and must include this provision in new or updated lease agreements. The bill also clarifies that federal laws regarding subsidized housing take precedence if there’s a conflict.
Key provisions
- Tenants can request water and sewer bills be sent to both the landlord and themselves.
- Landlords cannot retaliate against tenants for making this request.
- New or renewed lease agreements must include a provision for bill delivery to the tenant.
- The bill applies to leases entered into after a specific date.
- Federal law governing subsidized housing supersedes state law in case of conflict.
Who is affected
- Tenants
- Landlords
- Community water supply providers
Notable changes
- Requires landlords to allow tenants to receive water and sewer bills directly.
- Creates protections against landlord retaliation for requesting bill delivery.
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