habitability protected.
Landlords must keep premises fit. Tenants may repair and deduct or escrow rent after notice when serious defects go unaddressed.
What this means for you: Michigan recognizes repair-and-deduct and rent escrow as remedies after proper notice.
Your next step: Send written notice; consider rent escrow if defects persist.
Source: Mich. Comp. Laws § 554.139. Reviewed 2026-06-16 (needs local verification).
More Michigan rights: Michigan security deposit · Michigan eviction · Michigan entry notice · Michigan rent increase.
Repairs in nearby states: Ohio (habitability protected) · Indiana (habitability protected) · Wisconsin (habitability protected).
General legal information, not legal advice. Laws change and vary by locality; consult a licensed attorney or your local housing authority.
Updated July 2026