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MI SB 0022: Housing: landlord and tenants; return of security deposit by electronic transfer; allow.

Detected August 25, 2026 · in Rental-Housing & Eviction Rules

Michigan SB 0022 would allow landlords to return security deposits via electronic transfer, amending MCL 554.609.

Aforeworn detected this change in the Rental-Housing & Eviction Rules space on August 25, 2026 and published this briefing so affected operators are forewarned rather than caught off guard. It is rated Low urgency. Landlords and tenants in Michigan subject to the state's security deposit law. should confirm how it applies to their specific situation before acting. There is a time constraint attached: Not specified; bill is pending in the legislature.. 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

The bill permits electronic transfer as a method for returning security deposits, in addition to existing methods.

Who it affects

Landlords and tenants in Michigan subject to the state's security deposit law.

What you must do

No immediate action required; monitor bill status and prepare to update deposit return procedures if enacted.

Deadline

Not specified; bill is pending in the legislature.

Source: https://www.legislature.mi.gov/Search/ExecuteSearch?dateFromStr=today&docTypes=Bills&dailyReport=todaysbillactivity

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