HB 5784 Michigan House · 2023-2024 Regular Session

Civil procedure: evictions; limited liability companies; allow members to represent in certain situations. Amends 1961 PA 236 (MCL 600.101 - 600.9947) by adding sec. 5707.

This bill allows single-member limited liability companies or married couples who own a two-member company to represent themselves in eviction court without hiring an attorney. To qualify, the owner must have direct knowledge of the case facts, and married couples must file a signed statement with the court confirming their joint ownership and lack of pending divorce proceedings. The court must review this statement before a hearing if a couple is involved, and the company owner must prove they meet these specific requirements. This change is intended to provide a legal pathway for small business owners to handle eviction cases personally while maintaining oversight to prevent unauthorized representation.
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Jun 2024
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Introduced Jun 5, 2024 Last action Jun 6, 2024
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Jun 5, 2024
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referred to Committee on Economic Development and Small Business
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Jun 5, 2024
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introduced by Representative Matt Bierlein
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1 primary · 7 co-sponsors

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