HB4985

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

Introduced·9/18/25
Introduced Text

Michigan HB4985 amends landlord-tenant laws to establish grounds for terminating tenancy with good cause.

Michigan HB4985 amends sections of the 1961 Michigan Landlord-Tenant Act to establish specific grounds for terminating a tenancy with good cause. These grounds include nonpayment of rent, unlawful use of the premises, violation of park rules, and failure to maintain the property. The bill also outlines procedures for landlords to follow when seeking to terminate a tenancy, including providing notice and allowing time for the tenant to cure the violation.

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History

Sep 24, 2025

House

Bill Electronically Reproduced 09/18/2025

Sep 18, 2025

House

Introduced By Representative Rep. Natalie Price

Sep 18, 2025

House

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