Housing: landlord and tenants; right for water bill to be in tenant's name; provide for. Amends 1972 PA 348 (MCL 554.601 - 554.616) by adding sec. 1f.

This bill allows tenants in Michigan with metered or sub-metered rental units to ask their landlord to transfer the water bill into the tenant's name. Landlords must approve this request within 120 days and cannot include water costs in the rent once transferred. The bill also prevents landlords from retaliating against tenants who make this request and allows for legal action if the rules are violated.

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