Happy March Madness Friday!
Yesterday House Bill 4038 allowing eviction notices to be sent to residential tenants by e-mail passed the Michigan House.
Now on to the Senate.
You can check out the latest Legislative Analysis here
The Passed Bill looks a bit more complicated (as anticipated) than the original bill that was proposed back earlier this month. See here
What’s Different:
The substituted bill included detailed definition of “document” “electronic service” “electronic service address”
It also provides clarity to tenants – they cannot be penalized for “opting out” of notification by e-mail.
Tenants may want to consider this, assuming the bill becomes law.
Lots of Public Attention:
I also find it interesting that this topic received a lot of attention – just look at the different sectors of the real estate industry that weighed in:
- A representative of the Property Management Association of Michigan testified in support of the bill. (3-3-15)
- The Michigan Judges Association submitted written testimony in support of the bill. (3-2-15)
- The Rental Property Owners Association of Michigan indicated support for the bill. (3-3-15)
- The Apartment Association of Michigan indicated support for the bill. (3-3-15)
- Princeton Enterprises indicated support for the bill. (3-3-15)
- A representative of the Michigan Poverty Law Program testified that the entity is neutral on the H-2 Substitute. (3-3-15)
- A representative of the Michigan Process Servers Alliance submitted written testimony opposing the bill. (3-3-15) Leg
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