SB 0019
Housing: landlord and tenants; tenants rights to repair; provide for. Amends sec. 39 of 1846 RS 66 (MCL 554.139). TIE BAR WITH: SB 0020'25, SB 0021'25
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Bill overview
This bill strengthens tenants' rights to have their landlords or property managers repair issues in rental properties. It requires landlords to respond to written notices of defective conditions within specific timeframes, depending on the severity of the problem (like hazardous conditions or mold). Tenants have the option to either have the landlord make repairs or to deduct the cost of repairs from their rent, provided they obtain multiple repair estimates and follow specific procedures. The bill also protects tenants from retaliation if they exercise these rights.
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