2019 Senate Bill 112 / Public Act 41

Authorize officials to determine a tenant has moved out

Introduced in the Senate

Feb. 13, 2019

Introduced by Sen. Pete Lucido (R-8)

To revise the law that establishes the conditions under which a rental property owner may enter the property to evict a tenant. Under current law an owner can enter if after “diligent inquiry” he or she believes in good faith the renter has departed and does not intend to return. Under the bill this determination could also be issued by a court officer or sheriff deputy.

Referred to the Committee on Judiciary and Public Safety

March 12, 2019

Reported without amendment

With the recommendation that the substitute (S-3) be adopted and that the bill then pass.

April 9, 2019

Passed in the Senate 37 to 1 (details)

To revise the law that established the conditions under which a rental property owner may enter the property to evict a tenant. Under current law an owner can enter if after “diligent inquiry” he or she believes in good faith the renter has departed and does not intend to return. Under the bill this determination could also be issued by a court officer or sheriff deputy.

Received in the House

April 9, 2019

Referred to the Committee on Judiciary

May 21, 2019

Reported without amendment

Without amendment and with the recommendation that the bill pass.

June 11, 2019

Passed in the House 107 to 0 (details)

To revise the law that established the conditions under which a rental property owner may enter the property to evict a tenant. Under current law an owner can enter if after “diligent inquiry” he or she believes in good faith the renter has departed and does not intend to return. Under the bill this determination could also be issued by a court officer or sheriff deputy.

Allowed to become law without signature by Gov. Gretchen Whitmer

July 1, 2019