Housing: other; Michigan fair chance access to housing act; create. Creates new act.
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Overview
The Michigan Fair Chance Access to Housing Act prohibits landlords from requiring applicants to disclose their criminal records during the rental application process, with limited exceptions. Landlords must issue a conditional offer if an applicant meets all application criteria, and can only consider criminal records that include specific convictions like arson or human trafficking. Applicants have the right to challenge the landlord's decision and request documentation. The act aims to reduce discrimination against individuals with criminal records in housing, while allowing landlords to consider certain serious offenses.
Key provisions
- Landlords cannot require applicants to disclose criminal records during the application process.
- A landlord must issue a conditional offer if an applicant meets all application criteria.
- Landlords can only consider criminal records involving specific felony convictions (arson, human trafficking, etc.).
- Applicants have the right to challenge a landlord's decision and request documentation.
- Landlords must provide applicants with information about the screening process and the opportunity to provide mitigating evidence.
- Landlords must return application fees or holding deposits if a conditional offer is withdrawn.
- The Department of Attorney General will investigate complaints related to violations of the act.
- The Department will create and distribute a form outlining applicant rights and legal resources.
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