Consumer protection: unfair trade practices; unfair trade practices relating to landlords and tenants; establish. Amends secs. 3 & 4 of 1976 PA 331 (MCL 445.903 & 445.904). TIE BAR WITH: SB 1154'24

SB 1155 amends Michigan's Consumer Protection Act to explicitly prohibit landlords and tenants from engaging in unfair, deceptive, or unconscionable trade practices. The bill expands existing definitions of unlawful behavior to include specific actions such as making false claims about property conditions, misrepresenting the need for repairs, or using deceptive tactics regarding lease terms and fees. By clarifying these prohibited acts, the legislation aims to provide clearer standards for what constitutes unfair trade practices in residential housing transactions. This update directly affects both property owners and renters by reinforcing legal protections against misleading representations and abusive sales tactics.