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Michigan HB 4158 Introduced medium impact

Tenant screening criminal history.

Disclosure / Last action 2026-04-21 / AI draft, awaiting attorney review

Summary

Limits a landlord's use of criminal history in tenant screening to convictions within the past seven years, and prohibits consideration of arrests not leading to conviction. Requires written notice when criminal history is the basis for denial, with an opportunity to respond.

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Suggested Addendum

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ADDENDUM, REQUIRED DISCLOSURE

Pursuant to recent MI legislation, Lessee hereby acknowledges receipt of the newly required disclosure statement, attached hereto as Exhibit A.

Reason for update: Limits a landlord's use of criminal history in tenant screening to convictions within the past seven years, and prohibits consideration of arrests not leading to conviction. Requires written notice when criminal history is the basis for denial, with an opportunity to respond.

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Bill Timeline

Date pending

Introduced

Bill referred to committee for review.

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