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SB 373

Housing: landlord and tenants; limitations on fees charged to tenants; provide for. Amends sec. 3 of 1978 PA 454 (MCL 554.633).

2025-2026 Regular Session Introduced by Rosemary Bayer and 4 co-sponsors

Michigan bill SB 373 restricts fees landlords can charge tenants under state rental housing law to improve affordability and reduce tenant financial burdens.

referred to Committee on Regulatory Reform
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Bill Summary · SB 373

Legislative bill overview

SB 373 amends Michigan's landlord-tenant law to impose new limitations on fees that landlords can charge tenants. The bill modifies Section 3 of the 1978 Residential Tenants Act, which currently governs deposit and fee regulations in rental housing. The specific fee restrictions are not detailed in the available bill summary, but the legislation targets what sponsors view as excessive or unjustified tenant charges.

Why is this important

Housing affordability is a significant policy concern in Michigan, and tenant fees beyond rent can substantially increase housing costs for renters. Fee limitations could reduce financial barriers to accessing rental housing, particularly for low-income households. Conversely, the impact on landlord operations and property maintenance budgets depends on which fees are restricted and by how much.

Potential points of contention

  • Scope of fee restrictions: Disagreement likely exists over which fees should be capped or eliminated (application fees, late fees, maintenance charges, pet fees, etc.) and at what levels
  • Landlord compliance costs: Property owners may argue that fee restrictions limit their ability to cover legitimate administrative expenses and screening costs
  • Enforcement mechanisms: Unclear how violations would be enforced and what penalties landlords would face for non-compliance
  • Unintended consequences: Concerns that restrictions could reduce rental housing supply if landlords exit the market or shift costs to higher base rents

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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