Property Management

In Michigan, a landlord's failure to maintain a heating system in working order during winter months may constitute:

AAn acceptable cost-saving measure
BA violation of the implied warranty of habitability and potentially illegal under local housing codes✓ Correct
CA minor habitability issue not requiring correction
DSomething covered only by the tenant's renter's insurance

Explanation

A non-functional heating system in a Michigan rental during winter violates the implied warranty of habitability and Michigan housing maintenance codes. Michigan winters can make lack of heat a life-safety emergency requiring immediate correction.

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