Loading chat...

MI HB4983

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

9/18/2025

Primary Sponsor

Penelope Tsernoglou

Click for details

Origin

House of Representatives

103rd Legislature

AI Summary

  • Extends the waiting period before a writ of restitution can be issued in eviction cases from 10 days to 14 days after entry of judgment for possession
  • Applies to standard eviction cases where no special circumstances exist (such as health hazards, trespass, or forcible entry)
  • Maintains existing exceptions allowing immediate writs for cases involving housing code violations, forcible entry, trespass, health hazards, or illegal drug activity
  • Preserves longer waiting periods for land contract forfeitures: 90 days if less than 50% of purchase price paid, 6 months if 50% or more paid
  • Amends section 5744 of the Revised Judicature Act of 1961

Legislative Description

Civil procedure: evictions; redemption time period for tenancy; modify. Amends sec. 5744 of 1961 PA 236 (MCL 600.5744).

Civil procedure: evictions

Last Action

Bill Electronically Reproduced 09/18/2025

9/24/2025

Committee Referrals

Regulatory Reform9/18/2025

Full Bill Text

No bill text available