Michigan Repair & Habitability Laws
Michigan requires landlords to maintain rental units in a condition fit for the intended use and in reasonable repair.
Key Rules
- Repair And Deduct
- Not codified in Michigan statutes
- Rent Withholding
- Tenant may not unilaterally withhold rent under Michigan law
- Habitability Standard
- Fit for intended use; reasonable repair; housing and health code compliance
- Remedies Available
- Tenant may file suit for breach of warranty; may assert defense in eviction proceedings
Applicable Statutes
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Landlord's obligation to maintain premises: landlord must keep the premises fit for the use intended and in reasonable repair, and must comply with applicable housing and health codes.
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“Revised Statutes of 1846 (EXCERPT)GENERAL PROVISIONS. 554.139 Lease or license of residential premises; covenants; modifications; liberal construction, inspection. Sec. 39. (1) In every lease or license of resid…”
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