Loading chat...

MI HB4251

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/11/2009

Primary Sponsor

Fred Durhal

Click for details

Origin

House of Representatives

95th Legislature

AI Summary

  • Establishes the "Safe and Orderly Occupancy Transition Act" to govern landlord duties during tenant evictions in Michigan.

  • Requires landlords to place a large movable container on private property to hold evicted tenant's household furniture and goods, with side access available.

  • Mandates removal of the container within 48 hours of placement; failure to comply is a state civil infraction subject to a $500 fine.

  • Requires landlords to remove all solid waste from residential rental property within 48 hours of discovery, with multiple owners being jointly and severally liable.

  • Makes landlords responsible for safe and proper disposal of hazardous and medical waste left on the property due to eviction, in compliance with Michigan's natural resources and public health codes.

Legislative Description

Housing; landlord and tenants; requirement for landlord to provide a means for solid waste disposal to tenants being evicted; establish. Creates new act.

Housing, landlord and tenants

Last Action

Printed Bill Filed 02/12/2009

2/17/2009

Committee Referrals

Intergovernmental & Regional Affairs2/11/2009

Full Bill Text

No bill text available