HB 4985
Housing: landlord and tenants; termination of tenancy; establish grounds of good cause. Amends secs. 2918, 3238, 5714, 5735, 5744, 5775 & 5779 of 1961 PA 236 (MCL 600.2918 et seq.). TIE BAR WITH: HB 4982'25
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Bill overview
This bill changes how landlords can end a tenancy in Michigan by establishing a ‘good cause’ requirement. Currently, landlords could evict tenants without needing a specific reason, but this bill limits those reasons to situations where the landlord has a legitimate justification, such as non-payment of rent, lease violations, or addressing serious health hazards. It outlines specific circumstances where a landlord can terminate a tenancy, including those involving deceased tenants, illegal activity on the property, or necessary repairs. The bill also provides tenants with certain protections and remedies if their tenancy is terminated unlawfully.
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