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HB 4994

Housing: landlord and tenants; limitations on fees charged to tenants; provide for. Amends secs. 2 & 3 of 1978 PA 454 (MCL 554.632 & 554.633).

2025-2026 Regular Session Introduced by Jennifer Conlin and 14 co-sponsors

Michigan bill restricts landlord fees charged to tenants by amending rental housing law, aimed at reducing tenant housing costs but potentially affecting property owner revenue.

bill electronically reproduced 09/18/2025
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Bill Summary · HB 4994

Legislative bill overview

HB 4994 amends Michigan's Landlord and Tenant Act to restrict the fees landlords can charge tenants. The bill modifies existing fee limitations under MCL 554.632 and 554.633, which currently govern security deposits and other tenant-related charges. The specific fee restrictions are not detailed in the available bill information, but the amendment targets practices landlords use to collect payments from renters.

Why is this important

Housing affordability and tenant protection are significant policy issues in Michigan. Restricting landlord fees directly affects rental costs for tenants and could influence landlord profitability and property maintenance incentives. This impacts both renters seeking affordable housing and property owners' business models in the residential rental market.

Potential points of contention

  • Scope of prohibited fees: Unclear which specific fees are being limited—potential disputes over whether legitimate administrative costs (application processing, lease violations, maintenance coordination) should be recoverable from tenants
  • Market effects: Landlord groups may argue restrictions reduce their ability to cover legitimate expenses and could incentivize stricter tenant screening or higher base rents to offset losses
  • Enforcement complexity: Determining compliance and addressing violations requires adequate regulatory oversight and may create disputes over whether fees are genuinely prohibited or simply relabeled

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

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