Vote Smart's Synopsis:

Vote to pass a bill that prohibits source of income discrimination for residential rental accommodations in Michigan.

Highlights:

• Requires that Landlords guarantee full and equal access to, and full and equal use and enjoyment of, residential rental accommodations regardless of a tenant's or prospective tenant's source of income (Sec. 1). 

• Defines “Landlord” (Sec. 1). 

• Defines “Rental Agreement” (Sec. 1). 

• Defines “source of income” (Sec. 1). 

• Repeals previous definitions of tenant, rental agreement, and landlord (Sec. 1). 

• Specifies that the definition of income does not include the following (Sec. 1): 

• Income that a prospective tenant cannot demonstrate is derived from sources and activities permitted by law and is provided on an ongoing basis; and

• Housing assistance that is not approved by the appropriate agency within 30 days after the landlord provides all information required as a condition of the agency's approval, including evidence that all repairs required before occupancy have been completed.

Full Bill Text

Vote Smart's Synopsis:

Vote to pass a bill that prohibits source of income discrimination for residential rental accommodations in Michigan.

Highlights:

• Requires that Landlords guarantee full and equal access to, and full and equal use and enjoyment of, residential rental accommodations regardless of a tenant's or prospective tenant's source of income (Sec. 1). 

• Defines “Landlord” (Sec. 1). 

• Defines “Rental Agreement” (Sec. 1). 

• Defines “source of income” (Sec. 1). 

• Repeals previous definitions of tenant, rental agreement, and landlord (Sec. 1). 

• Specifies that the definition of income does not include the following (Sec. 1): 

• Income that a prospective tenant cannot demonstrate is derived from sources and activities permitted by law and is provided on an ongoing basis; and

• Housing assistance that is not approved by the appropriate agency within 30 days after the landlord provides all information required as a condition of the agency's approval, including evidence that all repairs required before occupancy have been completed.

Full Bill Text