Loading chat...

MI HB4211

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/10/2009

Primary Sponsor

Shanelle Jackson

Click for details

Origin

House of Representatives

95th Legislature

AI Summary

  • Allows rental agreements to include a provision requiring landlords to notify tenants of foreclosure actions within 30 days after redemption period begins and again at least 30 days before redemption period ends.

  • Requires landlords without such a provision in the rental agreement to post written notice in the property management office informing tenants of their right to receive foreclosure notices at specified times.

  • Mandates that landlords leasing property during the redemption period provide written notice to tenants before lease execution disclosing the property is in foreclosure and the number of days remaining in the redemption period.

  • Prohibits tenants from withholding rent based on receipt of foreclosure notice.

  • Establishes penalties for landlord violations including liability for damages, civil infraction classification, and fines up to $500.

Legislative Description

Housing; landlord and tenants; 30-day notice of foreclosure of property; require. Amends 1978 PA 454 (MCL 554.631 - 554.641) by adding sec. 10a.

Housing, landlord and tenants

Last Action

Referred To Committee On Banking And Financial Institutions

3/18/2009

Committee Referrals

Banking & Financial Institutions3/18/2009
Intergovernmental & Regional Affairs2/10/2009

Full Bill Text

No bill text available