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MI HB5578

Bill

Status

Introduced

4/26/2012

Primary Sponsor

Shanelle Jackson

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Origin

House of Representatives

96th Legislature

AI Summary

  • Establishes the "eviction procedures and personal property disposal act" to govern the removal and disposal of tenant personal property during court-ordered evictions.

  • 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.

  • Mandates that evicted tenants' personal property be legally removed from the premises and placed in the movable container provided under the act.

  • 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.

  • 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

Committee Referrals

Judiciary4/26/2012

Full Bill Text

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