Housing Laws of Michigan:

(Adapted from 1917 PA 167, as amended by 1939 PA 303, MCL 125.471) Act 167 of 1917 Sec. 71. Repairs and drainage. Every home and all the parts of the home including plumbing, heating, ventilating and electrical wiring will be kept in good repair by the owner. The roof will be maintained to prevent leaks and the rain water will be drained and properly emptied into the sewage system following plumbing rules to avoid dampness in the walls and ceilings and insanitary conditions.

(Adapted from MCL 554.139) Sec. 39. (1) In every lease or license of residential premises, the lessor or licensor promises:

(a) That the premises and all common areas are fit for the use intended by the parties.

(b) To keep the premises in reasonable repair during the term of the lease or license, and to comply with the applicable health and safety laws of the state and of the local unit of government where the premises are located, except when the disrepair or violation of the applicable health or safety laws has been caused by the tenants willful or irresponsible conduct or lack of conduct.

(2) The parties to the lease or license may modify the obligations imposed by this section where the lease or license has a current term of at least 1 year.

(3) The provisions of this section shall be liberally construed, and the privilege of a prospective lessee or licensee to inspect the premises before concluding a lease or license shall not defeat his right to have the benefit of the covenants established herein.

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