Loading chat...

MI HB5885

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

10/2/2014

Primary Sponsor

Jeff Irwin

Click for details

Origin

House of Representatives

97th Legislature

AI Summary

  • Amends the Truth in Renting Act (1978 PA 454) to modify rental agreement notice requirements under MCL 554.634
  • Requires rental agreements to state the name and address where notice to the lessor must be given
  • Mandates rental agreements include two prominent notices in at least 12-point type or 1/8 inch letters: one notifying tenants that Michigan law establishes rights and obligations and advising them to seek legal assistance for questions about the agreement, and a second notifying tenants that their personal property is not covered by the landlord's insurance policy and recommending they purchase renters insurance
  • Takes effect 90 days after enactment

Legislative Description

Housing; landlord and tenants; lack of insurance coverage for tenant's personal property; require landlord to give notice of. Amends sec. 4 of 1978 PA 454 (MCL 554.634).

Housing, landlord and tenants

Last Action

Printed Bill Filed 10/03/2014

10/22/2014

Committee Referrals

Judiciary10/2/2014

Full Bill Text

No bill text available