2013 House Bill 4613 / Public Act 127

Establish dead tenant procedures for landlords

Introduced in the House

April 24, 2013

Introduced by Rep. Margaret O’Brien (R-61)

To establish specific property entry procedures and notice requirements to be followed by a landlord who believes a tenant has died. Also, to shorten the statute of limitations on a tenant suing a landlord for unlawfully interfering with the premises.

Referred to the Committee on Judiciary

May 15, 2013

Amendment offered by Rep. Sean McCann (D-60)

To strip out the provision shortening the statute of limitations on a tenant suing a landlord for unlawfully interfering with the premises.

The amendment failed by voice vote

May 16, 2013

Passed in the House 89 to 18 (details)

Received in the Senate

May 21, 2013

Referred to the Committee on Judiciary

June 12, 2013

Reported without amendment

With the recommendation that the bill pass.

Sept. 25, 2013

Passed in the Senate 36 to 0 (details)

To establish specific property entry procedures and notice requirements to be followed by a landlord who believes a tenant has died. Also, to shorten the statute of limitations on a tenant suing a landlord for unlawfully interfering with the premises.

Signed by Gov. Rick Snyder

Oct. 8, 2013