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Michigan bills would require landlords to do repairs within 48 hours or renters can withhold rent
(michiganadvance.com)
this post was submitted on 12 Jun 2025
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48 hours is more than enough time for the landlord (up to 72 for mold and bed bugs, which I understand to an extent, those jobs are extensive) because that is how much time they have for critical repairs.
The rentor has the right to:
(Provided they have proof of repair estimates and receipts)
Bonus info that everyone should know:
Failure to comply isn't just about the cost or commencement of the repair, it's also a literal breach of contract. And the rental agreement needs to include these provisions. It's not just assumed by the law existing.
Which means even if these laws get overturned down the line, a tenant would still have these rights under contract until their rental agreement ends. If they don't include it in the contract, or otherwise include provisions that try to prohibit or subvert the exercise of this law's provisions, the tenant can sue for $250-$500 or the actual cost of damages, whichever is greater, and
Basically, this is great for Michigan rentors.
It really depends on the definition of commencement. Scheduling a mold remediation company to come out in two weeks is arguably commencement of repairs.