EMPLOYEE RENT-FREE HOUSING S.B. 1161 (S-2): FLOOR ANALYSIS
Senate Bill 1161 (Substitute S-2 as reported)
Sponsor: Senator George A. McManus, Jr.
Committee: Agriculture and Forestry
The bill would amend Chapter 66 of the Revised Statutes of 1846 (which contains “general provisions concerning real estate”) to provide that a notice to quit would not be required as a precondition for either of the following:
-- The termination of an employee’s occupancy of housing in accordance with Section 5758 of the Revised Judicature Act (which Senate Bill 1160 (S-2) would add), if the housing were provided by an employer pursuant to an employment relationship or as a benefit or condition of employment.
-- The termination of an individual’s occupancy of housing licensed under Part 124 of the Public Health Code (which provides for the licensure of agricultural labor camps), in accordance with Section 5758 of the Revised Judicature Act.
(Under proposed Section 5758, an employer who provided temporary rent-free housing could recover possession of the premises within two days of giving notice of the termination of employment, or could submit a petition in court and, at least two days after notice of termination was given, obtain a judgment of possession.)
The bill is tie-barred to Senate Bill 1160.
MCL 554.134 Legislative Analyst: S. Margules
The bill would have no fiscal impact on State or local government.
Date Completed: 11-21-96 Fiscal Analyst: B. Bowerman
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This analysis was prepared by nonpartisan Senate staff for use by the Senate in its deliberations and does not constitute an official statement of legislative intent.