UTA leads legislative advocacy efforts to reform Michigan's housing laws. We fight to amend outdated statutes, strengthen tenant protections, and ensure every renter has a voice at the Capitol.
Our advocacy work focuses on critical reforms that directly impact Michigan tenants' lives and housing stability.
We're working to clarify and strengthen Michigan's tenant protection statutes, ensuring landlords are held accountable and tenants have clear legal recourse.
Learn MoreEnsuring no Order of Eviction is issued without proof that the tenant received notice and had a fair opportunity to exercise their rights, including the right to seek a stay of execution.
Learn MorePushing for stronger enforcement of housing codes and habitability standards so every Michigan renter has a safe and healthy place to call home.
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Michigan Compiled Law 600.2918 governs tenant remedies and landlord liabilities. UTA is leading the charge to amend this critical statute to close loopholes that leave tenants vulnerable.
Our proposed amendments would strengthen damage recovery provisions for tenants, clarify landlord obligations regarding property maintenance, and establish clearer timelines for addressing habitability concerns.
Purpose: To ensure that no Order of Eviction is issued without proof that the tenant received notice of the Application for Order of Eviction and had an opportunity to exercise rights provided under Michigan law, including the right to seek a stay of execution.
Too many Michigan tenants face eviction without ever receiving proper notice or understanding their legal rights. This Act establishes clear due process requirements that must be met before any eviction order can be granted, protecting tenants from wrongful removal from their homes.
By mandating proof of notice and preserving tenants' opportunity to seek a stay of execution, this legislation ensures fundamental fairness in Michigan's eviction proceedings and prevents the devastating consequences of unlawful evictions.
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Legislative Bills Tracked
Active monitoring and engagement on housing legislation
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Key Amendments Proposed
Direct statutory reform initiatives led by UTA
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Tenants Mobilized
Community members engaged in advocacy campaigns
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Coalition Partners
Organizations united for tenant rights reform
Change happens when tenants unite. Here are the most impactful ways to support our legislative advocacy efforts.
Join us at the Michigan State Capitol to show lawmakers that tenants demand change. Your presence makes a powerful statement.
We provide templates and guidance for contacting your state representatives about tenant rights legislation. Your voice matters.
Your donations fuel our legislative campaigns, helping cover research, legal analysis, and organizing costs for tenant rights reform.
Every month, we publish updates on the legislation we're tracking, amendments we're proposing, and the progress we're making at the statehouse. Stay informed and engaged.
Our newsletter covers bill status updates, upcoming hearings, and opportunities for you to take meaningful action in support of tenant rights.
Common questions about UTA's legislative advocacy and how you can get involved.
Every tenant deserves safe, affordable, and dignified housing. Join UTA in the fight to reform Michigan's housing laws and protect tenant rights for generations to come.