Housing: landlord and tenants; prohibition of the use of prospective tenants' credit scores as a sole deciding factor for lease eligibility and allowance for landlords to accept reusable screening reports; provide for. Amends title & sec. 1 of 1972 PA 348 (MCL 554.601) & adds secs. 1e, 1f, 1g & 1h.

This bill prohibits landlords from using a prospective tenant's credit score as the only factor in deciding whether to lease to them. It also allows landlords to accept screening reports that can be reused for multiple applications, which could simplify the rental process for tenants. The bill aims to provide more equitable access to housing.

Supporters of the bill argue that it promotes fairness in the rental market by ensuring that people are not unfairly denied housing based solely on their credit scores. They believe it will help low-income individuals and those with less-than-perfect credit histories find homes more easily, fostering greater housing stability.

Critics of the bill contend that removing credit scores as a leasing criterion could lead to increased risks for landlords and potentially higher rates of tenant defaults. They fear that this could discourage property owners from renting to individuals who may pose a higher financial risk, ultimately reducing available housing options.