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MI HB5415

Bill

Status

Introduced

3/18/2014

Primary Sponsor

Anthony Forlini

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Origin

House of Representatives

97th Legislature

AI Summary

  • Amends section 5718 of the Revised Judicature Act of 1961 to modify methods for serving eviction demands on persons in possession of property.

  • 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.

  • Changes service language from singular possessive pronouns to gender-neutral terms ("the" instead of "his").

  • Specifies that when service is by first-class mail, the service date is the next regular mail delivery day after mailing.

  • 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

Committee Referrals

Judiciary3/18/2014

Full Bill Text

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