2023 House Bill 5384

Housing: landlord and tenants; definition of residential premises; modify.

A bill to amend 1978 PA 454, entitled “Truth in renting act,” by amending section 2 (MCL 554.632).

AI Analysis – Experimental

House Bill No. 5384 aims to amend the 1978 PA 454, known as the "Truth in Renting Act," specifically section 2 (MCL 554.632). The bill seeks to redefine the terms "rental agreement" and "residential premises" within the act. A "rental agreement" is defined as a written agreement detailing the terms and conditions for the use and occupancy of residential premises, excluding agreements solely concerning the identity of the parties, premises description, rental period, total rental amount, payment amounts, and payment schedules. "Residential premises" are defined to include various forms of dwelling such as houses, apartments, mobile homes, and multiple-family dwellings, but exclude hotels, motels, motor homes, temporary accommodations for tourists, premises used as the principal residence of the owner and rented out during temporary absences, and residences occupied temporarily by the seller post-sale.

Introduced in the House

Nov. 14, 2023

Introduced by Rep. John Roth (R-104) and three co-sponsors

Co-sponsored by Reps. Kelly Breen (D-21), Denise Mentzer (D-61) and Kara Hope (D-74)

Referred to the Committee on Judiciary

Feb. 21, 2024

Reported without amendment

April 30, 2024

Passed in the House 104 to 5 (details)

Motion to give immediate effect by Rep. Abraham Aiyash (D-9)

The motion prevailed by voice vote

Received in the Senate

May 1, 2024

Referred to the Committee on Housing and Human Services

June 11, 2024

Reported without amendment

June 12, 2024

Referred to the Committee of the Whole

Dec. 18, 2024

Reported without amendment