Vote Smart's Synopsis:

Vote to pass a bill that prohibits landlords from discriminating against renters based on source of income in Michigan.

Highlights:

• Prohibits landlords from denying tenants based on the tenant’s income level as well as other factors (Sec. 1).

• Specifies that landlords cannot discriminate against tenants about the occupancy of a unit and whether the unit is available for rent and inspection (Sec. 1).

• Prohibits landlords from displaying advertisements and any type of signage with requirements to rent a unit based on income sources (Sec. 1).

• Requires the amendment to be inapplicable for landlords that have fewer than 5 rental units in the state of Michigan (Sec. 1).

• Defines a related entity as an individual that is controlled by another person, whether the type of control exercised is direct or indirect (Sec. 1).

• Requires House Bill 4062 and Senate Bill 206 to be enacted into law for the proposed amendment to take effect in Michigan (Sec. 1).

Full Bill Text

Vote Smart's Synopsis:

Vote to pass a bill that prohibits landlords from discriminating against renters based on source of income in Michigan.

Highlights:

• Prohibits landlords from denying tenants based on the tenant’s income level as well as other factors (Sec. 1).

• Specifies that landlords cannot discriminate against tenants about the occupancy of a unit and whether the unit is available for rent and inspection (Sec. 1).

• Prohibits landlords from displaying advertisements and any type of signage with requirements to rent a unit based on income sources (Sec. 1).

• Requires the amendment to be inapplicable for landlords that have fewer than 5 rental units in the state of Michigan (Sec. 1).

• Defines a related entity as an individual that is controlled by another person, whether the type of control exercised is direct or indirect (Sec. 1).

• Requires House Bill 4062 and Senate Bill 206 to be enacted into law for the proposed amendment to take effect in Michigan (Sec. 1).

Full Bill Text