Opinion | State policymakers need to address short-term ‘party house’ rentals

By: Franklin Coley

Outlets: Bridge Michigan

Published: June 9, 2026

Words: 577

Last Updated: 1 day, 16 hours ago

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Over the past few months, Michigan neighborhoods have been plagued with shootings, criminal activity, and underage parties at short-term rental “party houses.”

Lawmakers are finally starting to pay attention and are putting forward state-level solutions. House Bill 6026 is a great first step to get a handle on an issue that is getting out-of-control in some areas of the state.

Once upon a time, short-term rentals …

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