Housing: landlord and tenants; requirements for notice of rent increases; provide for. Amends sec. 4 of 1978 PA 454 (MCL 554.634).

2025-2026 Regular Session Introduced by Erin Byrnes and 14 co-sponsors

The bill requires rental agreements to plainly display the landlord’s notice address, include a standardized Truth in Renting notice, and give tenants 90 days’ written advance noti

bill electronically reproduced 06/16/2026

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Summary of HB 6089 (Michigan, 2025-2026)

Purpose and intent

HB 6089 aims to amend the Truth in Renting Act (1978 PA 454) to strengthen notice requirements related to rent increases.

The bill focuses on ensuring tenants receive clear, upfront information about rent increase notices and the landlord’s contact details for notices.

Key provisions and changes

Section amended: MCL 554.634 (Section 4 of the Truth in Renting Act).

Required content in a rental agreement:

The rental agreement must include:
- The name and address where notice required under the act shall be given to the lessor.
Notice formatting:
- The rental agreement must display a notice in a prominent place.
- Font size: not smaller than 12-point type, or legible print with letters not smaller than 1/8 inch.
- The notice must be substantially in the following form:
- “NOTICE: Michigan law establishes rights and obligations for parties to rental agreements. This agreement is required to comply with the Truth in Renting Act. If you have a question about the interpretation or legality of a provision of this agreement, you may want to seek assistance from a lawyer or other qualified person.”
Rent increase notice requirement:
- The rental agreement must include a statement that if the landlord intends to increase the rent at the end of the lease, the landlord must provide a written notice of the increase to the affected tenants at least 90 days before the date the increased rent takes effect.

Who and what is affected

Tenants and landlords entering into rental agreements in Michigan.

Landlords would be obligated to:

Clearly provide their notice address to tenants within the rental agreement.
Display the mandated informational notice prominently in the agreement.
Provide a written 90-day advance notice to tenants prior to rent increases.

Tenants would benefit from:

Clear visibility of the landlord’s notice contact information.
A standardized, understandable notice regarding the rights under the Truth in Renting Act.
A guaranteed 90-day advance for rent increase notices, improving predictability and planning.

Procedural and timeline aspects

Sponsorship and status:

Introduced on June 16, 2026 by Rep. Emily Dievendorf.
Referred to the Committee on Government Operations (as of the latest action).

Action history:

Bill electronically reproduced June 17, 2026.
First reading and referral occurred on June 16, 2026.

The bill’s timeline beyond committee review is not provided in the available text. If enacted, the effective date would likely be specified in the final bill text or implementing rules, but such details are not included here.

Additional notes

The bill adds specificity to the form and content of rental agreements under the Truth in Renting Act, aiming to reduce ambiguity around rent increases and landlord communications.

No new penalty provisions or enforcement mechanisms are described in the provided text; further detail would appear in the full enacted statute or accompanying administrative rules.