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You must apply for a rental license from the Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs (LARA). You will also need to obtain a landlord certificate from your county clerk's office. In addition, you may need to obtain additional local permits or licenses in order to rent out your home in certain cities.

During Your Lease You have the right to live in a home that is in good, habitable condition. This means both your home and the premises, such as a yard, should be safe and in good repair. Your landlord must also keep any common areas in good enough shape for their normal use.

The Michigan Truth in Renting Act regulates residential leases ? prohibiting certain clauses or provisions and prescribing penalties. A provision or clause in a lease that violates the Truth in Renting Act is void.

Michigan and U.S. fair housing laws say that landlords cannot discriminate against tenants or applicants because of their race, color, religion, sex, familial status (kids under 18), national origin, disability, age, or marital status.

In Michigan, landlords are allowed to raise rent at any amount as long as it is not discriminatory or retaliatory. However, there are no state-mandated limits on rent increases, so it is up to the landlord to determine the amount of the rent increase.

Michigan landlords who rent out their own property do not need a license from the state. They may, however, need to register their property with the local government. Registration generally requires an inspection and a certification that the property is safe for occupancy. It may also require a fee.