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MI HB5415
Bill
Status
3/18/2014
Primary Sponsor
Anthony Forlini
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AI Summary
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Amends section 5718 of the Revised Judicature Act of 1961 to modify methods for serving eviction demands on persons in possession of property.
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Establishes four permitted methods for service: personal delivery to the person in possession, personal delivery to a suitable family member or household employee, first-class mail, or electronic delivery if authorized by written agreement.
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Changes service language from singular possessive pronouns to gender-neutral terms ("the" instead of "his").
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Specifies that when service is by first-class mail, the service date is the next regular mail delivery day after mailing.
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Adds electronic mail as a new service option for eviction demands when both parties have a written agreement authorizing this method.
Legislative Description
Housing; landlord and tenants; notification of evictions; allow by electronic mail. Amends sec. 5718 of 1961 PA 236 (MCL 600.5718).
Housing, landlord and tenants
Last Action
Printed Bill Filed 03/19/2014
3/19/2014