2025 Senate Bill 22

Housing: landlord and tenants; return of security deposit by electronic transfer; allow.

A bill to amend 1972 PA 348, entitled “An act to regulate relationships between landlords and tenants relative to rental agreements for rental units; to regulate the payment, repayment, use and investment of security deposits; to provide for commencement and termination inventories of rental units; to provide for termination arrangements relative to rental units; to provide for legal remedies; and to provide penalties,” by amending section 9 (MCL 554.609).

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The bill updates the process for landlords to notify tenants of damages and return security deposits, allowing electronic transfers and requiring a timely response from tenants.

Introduced in the Senate

Jan. 22, 2025

Introduced by Sen. Sarah Anthony (D-21)

Referred to the Committee on Housing and Human Services

June 10, 2025

Reported without amendment

June 11, 2025

Referred to the Committee of the Whole

June 17, 2025

Reported without amendment