Housing: affordable; rent control policies; allow local governments to establish. Repeals 1988 PA 226 (MCL 123.411).
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Overview
This bill removes a law from 1988 that restricted how local governments could regulate the leasing of private residential properties. Specifically, it repeals 1988 PA 226 (MCL 123.411), which previously limited local governments’ authority in this area. This change would allow local governments to establish their own policies regarding rent control and housing regulations. The law will take effect 90 days after it is enacted.
Key provisions
- Repeals 1988 PA 226 (MCL 123.411)
- Allows local governments to regulate residential property leases.
- Provides local governments with greater flexibility in establishing housing policies.
- The law will go into effect 90 days after enactment.
Who is affected
- Local governments
- Landlords
- Tenants
- Housing market
Notable changes
- Removes restrictions on local government authority over residential leasing.
- Creates the possibility for local rent control policies.
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