HB 4990
Civil procedure: evictions; rent abatement remedies and award of attorney fees; modify. Amends secs. 5720, 5741 & 5759 of 1961 PA 236 (MCL 600.5720 et seq.). TIE BAR WITH: HB 4989'25
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This bill modifies Michigan law regarding evictions to provide greater protections for tenants. It allows courts to deny possession judgments if an eviction is found to be primarily a penalty for actions like reporting code violations or advocating for tenant rights. The bill also establishes a presumption in favor of a retaliatory eviction defense if the landlord attempted to address tenant concerns through official channels within 90 days of the eviction notice, and clarifies how rent amounts are calculated and awarded in eviction proceedings, including deductions for tenant breaches and limitations on late fees.
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