Landlord-Tenant Security Deposits
Current understanding
Michigan’s Security Deposit Act (1972 PA 348, MCL 554.601 et seq.) governs how landlords collect, hold, and return residential security deposits. Pending legislation (SB0022) would amend section 9 to explicitly permit landlords to return deposits to tenants via electronic transfer, in addition to existing methods. Passed chamber as of the latest tracked action.
Evidence log
- 2026-06-16 — Housing: landlord and tenants; requirements for notice of rent increases; provide for. Amends sec. 4 of 1978 PA 454 (MCL 554.634).: Related landlord-tenant bill HB6089 (amending 1978 PA 454 sec. 4, MCL 554.634) would update the requirements landlords must follow when providing tenants notice of rent increases; introduced. (novelty: 2) (novelty: 2)
- 2026-06-16 — Labor: collective bargaining; tenants right to organize; provide for. Creates new act.: Related landlord-tenant bill HB6088 (introduced) would create a new act granting tenants the right to organize and collectively bargain with landlords — see tenants-right-to-organize. (novelty: 4)
- 2026-06-16 — Housing: landlord and tenants; certain relocation assistance for tenants in hazardous or dangerous buildings; provide for. Amends 1917 PA 167 (MCL 125.401 - 125.543) by adding sec. 130a.: Related landlord-tenant bill HB6087 (amending 1917 PA 167 by adding sec. 130a) would require landlords to provide relocation assistance to tenants displaced from buildings deemed hazardous or dangerous; introduced. (novelty: 3)
- 2026-06-16 — Housing: landlord and tenants; purchase of rental property by tenants; provide for. Creates new act.: Related landlord-tenant bill HB6086 would create a new act giving tenants a right to purchase rental property when it is offered for sale; introduced. (novelty: 3) (novelty: 3)
- 2026-07-03 — Housing: landlord and tenants; limitations on fees charged to tenants; provide for. Amends sec. 3 of 1978 PA 454 (MCL 554.633).: Related landlord-tenant bill SB0373 (amending 1978 PA 454 sec. 3, MCL 554.633) would tighten limitations on fees landlords may charge tenants; passed chamber. (novelty: 2)
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Contributing findings
Probate: guardians and conservators; requirement to have an appraisal for the sale of real property; provide for. Amends sec. 5423 of 1998 PA 386 (MCL 700.5423).
03-jul-2026
novelty 2
per-area 1
mentions
Property tax: delinquent taxes; sunsets on certain delinquent tax payment reduction and foreclosure avoidance programs; modify. Amends sec. 78g & 78q of 1893 PA 206 (MCL 211.78g & 211.78q).
03-jul-2026
novelty 2
per-area 1
mentions
Housing: landlord and tenants; limitations on fees charged to tenants; provide for. Amends sec. 3 of 1978 PA 454 (MCL 554.633).
03-jul-2026
novelty 2
per-area 2
strengthens
Housing: landlord and tenants; return of security deposit by electronic transfer; allow. Amends sec. 9 of 1972 PA 348 (MCL 554.609).
03-jul-2026
novelty 2
per-area 2
introduces
Property: land sales; seller disclosure statement; require to include upcoming municipal assessments or fees. Amends sec. 7 of 1993 PA 92 (MCL 565.957).
25-jun-2026
novelty 2
per-area 1
mentions
Housing: landlord and tenants; requirements for notice of rent increases; provide for. Amends sec. 4 of 1978 PA 454 (MCL 554.634).
16-jun-2026
novelty 2
per-area 2
strengthens
Labor: collective bargaining; tenants right to organize; provide for. Creates new act.
16-jun-2026
novelty 4
per-area 2
mentions
Housing: landlord and tenants; certain relocation assistance for tenants in hazardous or dangerous buildings; provide for. Amends 1917 PA 167 (MCL 125.401 - 125.543) by adding sec. 130a.
16-jun-2026
novelty 3
per-area 3
strengthens
Housing: landlord and tenants; purchase of rental property by tenants; provide for. Creates new act.
16-jun-2026
novelty 3
per-area 3
mentions