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MI SB0370

Bill

Status

Introduced

3/12/2009

Primary Sponsor

Mark Jansen

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Origin

Senate

95th Legislature

AI Summary

  • Requires a person preparing a closing statement for the sale of property that will result in a taxable value adjustment under MCL 211.27a(3) to provide the buyer with a written statement of estimated property tax liability after the transfer of ownership.

  • The statement must be signed by the closing statement preparer, all realtors involved in the transfer, and the buyer; if no closing statement is prepared, it must be signed by the seller, all realtors involved, and the buyer.

  • Applies to property transfers that trigger a reassessment of taxable value to the property's current state equalized valuation under Michigan's Proposal A property tax limitations.

  • Does not modify existing property tax assessment rules, transfer of ownership definitions, or exceptions to transfer-triggered reassessments contained in MCL 211.27a.

Legislative Description

Property tax; other; separate disclosure statement stating the anticipated amount of taxes following a transfer of ownership; require to be signed by buyer and seller, real estate agent, or closing agent. Amends sec. 27a of 1893 PA 206 (MCL 211.27a).

Property tax, other

Last Action

Referred To Committee On Commerce And Tourism

3/12/2009

Committee Referrals

Commerce & Tourism3/12/2009

Full Bill Text

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