MI HB 5646: assigned PA 27'26 with immediate effect
Michigan HB 5646 has been assigned as PA 27'26 with immediate effect, introducing new rental housing regulations. The bill likely impacts eviction procedures, rent control, or tenant protections, requiring landlords and property managers to update policies and practices.
Aforeworn detected this change in the Rental-Housing & Eviction Rules space on July 28, 2026 and published this briefing so affected operators are forewarned rather than caught off guard. It is rated High urgency. Single-family landlords, multifamily owners, property managers, affordable-housing operators in Michigan should confirm how it applies to their specific situation before acting. There is a time constraint attached: Immediate effect; compliance required as of the effective date.. Acting after that point can mean penalties, a lapsed licence, or lost eligibility — exactly the kind of surprise Aforeworn exists to prevent. Aforeworn monitors Rental-Housing & Eviction Rules continuously and turns every detected change into a plain-English briefing like this one, so you always know first. Forewarned is forearmed.
What changed
HB 5646 (now PA 27'26) takes immediate effect, potentially altering eviction rules, rent control, notice periods, or tenant screening requirements.
Who it affects
Single-family landlords, multifamily owners, property managers, affordable-housing operators in Michigan
What you must do
Review the full text of PA 27'26 to identify specific changes to eviction procedures, rent regulations, or tenant protections, and update lease agreements, policies, and practices accordingly.
Deadline
Immediate effect; compliance required as of the effective date.
Source: https://www.legislature.mi.gov/mileg.aspx?page=BillList&session=2026
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