RENTAL PROPERTY REPRESENTATION IN SMALL CLAIMS COURT

House Bill 6175

Sponsor: Rep. Bruce Patterson

Committee: Civil Law and the Judiciary

Complete to 8-1-02

A SUMMARY OF HOUSE BILL 6175 AS INTRODUCED 6-5-02

The bill would amend the Revised Judicature Act of 1961 (Public Act 236) to permit an owner of rental property to be represented in small claims court by a rental property manager acting under a written agreement with the owner or by an employee or relative of the owner who has direct and personal knowledge of the facts in dispute.

MCL 600.8408 and 600.8412

 

Analyst: M. Wolf

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This analysis was prepared by nonpartisan House staff for use by House members in their deliberations, and does not constitute an official statement of legislative intent.