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MI HB5578
Bill
Status
4/26/2012
Primary Sponsor
Shanelle Jackson
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AI Summary
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Establishes the "eviction procedures and personal property disposal act" to govern the removal and disposal of tenant personal property during court-ordered evictions.
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Requires property owners or operators executing an eviction writ to place a movable container (accessible from the side and of sufficient size) on their property or adjacent public street to hold the tenant's household furniture and goods.
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Mandates that evicted tenants' personal property be legally removed from the premises and placed in the movable container provided under the act.
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Requires property owners or operators to remove the container within 48 hours after placement, with violations subject to a civil infraction fine of up to $500.
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Makes property owners or operators responsible for ensuring safe and lawful disposal of all personal property removed from the premises due to eviction.
Legislative Description
Civil procedure; evictions; eviction procedures and personal property disposal act; enact. Creates new act.
Housing, landlord and tenants
Last Action
Recommendation Concurred In
9/20/2012