The proposed bill amends the Housing Law of Michigan by adding a new section, 130a, which mandates that landlords and property owners provide relocation assistance to tenants under specific circumstances. If an enforcing agency determines that a tenant's living conditions pose a health and safety hazard due to the landlord's inadequate maintenance, or if a building is deemed dangerous and requires demolition, the landlord or property owner must pay relocation assistance. This assistance is defined as an amount equal to the tenant's current monthly rent and must be paid within seven business days of the enforcement order, regardless of the tenant's payment status.

Additionally, the bill clarifies that the relocation assistance is supplementary to any other legal remedies available to tenants. It also defines a "tenant" as an individual occupying a residential property with the landlord's consent for an agreed-upon consideration. This legislation aims to enhance tenant protections and ensure that individuals are not left without support when forced to vacate unsafe living conditions.

Statutes affected:
House Introduced Bill: 125.401, 125.543