Michigan Compiled Laws — Act 454 of 1978: Truth in Renting Act
MCL §§554.631–554.641 (11 sections, verified 2026-10-12): requires landlords to disclose prohibited rental-agreement provisions in writing. §554.633 lists prohibited clauses (confession of judgment, waiver of warranty of habitability, limitation on landlord liability for negligence, waiver of notice); §554.634 mandatory disclosure statements; §554.636 tenant damages and attorney fees for violations; §554.639 waiver of Act void. Applies to all residential lease agreements in Michigan. Fetched via Bright Data Unlocker (DEC-040). Verified 2026-10-12.
Provisions (11)
§ 554.631
Short title.
§ 554.632
Definitions.
§ 554.633
Rental agreement; prohibited provisions or clauses; violation.
§ 554.634
Rental agreement; mandatory statements.
§ 554.635
Notices.
§ 554.636
Actions; court costs and attorney fees; joinder; actual damages; effect of judicial construction; “tenant” defined.
§ 554.637
Remedies cumulative.
§ 554.638
Printed rental agreement form; sale; violation; damages.
§ 554.639
Waiver prohibited.
§ 554.640
Exception.
§ 554.641