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MI HB5425
Bill
Status
3/25/2014
Primary Sponsor
Andy Schor
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AI Summary
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Amends Michigan's Revised Judicature Act to add subsection (5) to section 8302, granting district courts equitable jurisdiction in actions under section 1f(4) of the Residential Tenancies Act (MCL 554.601f).
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Allows district courts to hear and decide equitable claims related to landlord-tenant disputes concerning bedbug infestation in rental properties.
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Establishes concurrent equitable jurisdiction between district courts and circuit courts for these residential tenancy matters.
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Takes effect only if House Bill 5199 of the 97th Legislature is also enacted into law (tie-bar provision).
Legislative Description
Courts; jurisdiction; equitable jurisdiction of district court; extend to action by landlord against tenant concerning bedbug infestation. Amends sec. 8302 of 1961 PA 236 (MCL 600.8302). TIE BAR WITH: HB 5199'13
Housing, landlord and tenants
Last Action
Printed Bill Filed 03/26/2014
3/26/2014