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MI HB5968
Bill
Status
10/19/2016
Primary Sponsor
Adam Zemke
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AI Summary
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Prohibits local ordinances from penalizing tenants, occupants, or landlords for contacting police or emergency services when abuse, crime, or emergencies occur at rental dwellings.
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Defines "abuse" to include recklessly causing bodily injury, placing another in reasonable fear of imminent serious bodily injury, or knowingly engaging in a course of conduct that places someone in reasonable fear of bodily injury.
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Allows civil action against local units of government that violate the prohibition, with available remedies including cease and desist orders, compensatory damages, attorney fees, court costs, and reinstatement of rental licenses or permits.
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Does not prevent enforcement of lease clauses that terminate tenancy due to unlawful manufacturing, delivery, or possession of controlled substances on the leased premises.
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Takes effect 90 days after enactment.
Legislative Description
Housing; landlord and tenants; protection for victims of domestic violence from eviction; provide for under certain circumstances. Creates new act.
Civil procedure: evictions
Last Action
Bill Electronically Reproduced 10/19/2016
11/9/2016