MI SB 106: PRESENTED TO GOVERNOR 7/14/2026
MI SB 106, presented to the governor on 7/14/2026, introduces new eviction and rent control rules for Michigan rental housing. Landlords must update practices to comply with just cause requirements, extended notice periods, and relocation assistance mandates.
Aforeworn detected this change in the Rental-Housing & Eviction Rules space on July 17, 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: Effective 90 days after governor signs (likely mid-October 2026). Immediate action needed to prepare.. 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
New just cause eviction requirements, extended notice periods (e.g., 30 days for nonpayment), rent increase caps (5%+CPI or 10% max), mandatory relocation assistance for no-fault evictions, and source of income discrimination ban.
Who it affects
Single-family landlords, multifamily owners, property managers, affordable-housing operators in Michigan
What you must do
Update lease agreements, eviction procedures, rent increase notices, and tenant screening policies to comply with new state law.
Deadline
Effective 90 days after governor signs (likely mid-October 2026). Immediate action needed to prepare.
Source: https://www.legislature.mi.gov/mileg.aspx?page=BillList&session=2026
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