Housing: landlord and tenants; tenants rights to repair; provide for. Amends sec. 39 of 1846 RS 66 (MCL 554.139). TIE BAR WITH: SB 0900'24, SB 0901'24, SB 0903'24

This bill strengthens tenant rights in Michigan by establishing a formal "repair and deduct" process that allows renters to fix critical housing issues when landlords fail to do so. It requires landlords to begin repairs within specific timeframes after receiving written notice, ranging from 24 hours for immediate health hazards like mold or bedbugs to seven days for other defects. If a landlord does not act within these deadlines, tenants may legally withhold rent, place it in an escrow account, or hire contractors to perform the repairs and deduct the costs from their rent. The legislation also mandates that rental agreements explicitly include these rights and prohibits landlords from retaliating against tenants who follow the proper procedures. However, the bill cannot take effect until three other related housing bills are also passed into law.