HB4990

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

Introduced·9/18/25
Introduced Text

Michigan HB4990 modifies eviction procedures, including rent abatement remedies and taxable costs.

Michigan HB4990 amends sections of the Michigan Compiled Laws related to civil procedure and evictions. It modifies the taxable costs for trials, setting a flat rate of $150 for various types of trials. The bill also addresses rent abatement remedies, specifying that a judgment for possession cannot be entered if the termination of tenancy was retaliatory or due to the plaintiff's breach of the lease or statutory covenants. Additionally, it outlines conditions under which a presumption of retaliatory termination may arise and the burden of proof for such claims.

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History

Sep 24, 2025

House

Bill Electronically Reproduced 09/18/2025

Sep 18, 2025

House

Introduced By Representative Rep. Stephanie Young

Sep 18, 2025

House

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