Landlord Reference Legalities

Summary

Landlords in Michigan can share tenant information, but it must be accurate and not violate privacy laws. Providing false information that harms rental chances is illegal, and sharing certain personal details may breach privacy. Consulting a legal professional is recommended for tailored advice.

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I have lived at my current place for almost 12 years this is my first time ever going through eviction however the evictions not final I have it all just about paid off so it will be closed just for safety I tried to get into an income based apartment because I'm going through a divorce my current landlord gave me a bad reference and said I was going to be evicted which is not true and she gave all my ledgers and my personal information to the place I was applying at ruining my chances and I'm a single mom low income is this legal
I'm sorry to hear about your situation, ****. In Michigan, landlords can generally share information about tenants, but it should be accurate and not violate privacy laws.
- It's illegal for a landlord to give false information that harms your rental chances.
- Sharing certain personal information might be a breach of privacy.
It's recommended you consult with a legal professional for advice tailored to your situation.