Public utilities: other; transfer of utility to tenant; provide for. Amends sec. 1 of 1939 PA 178 (MCL 123.161) & adds sec. 4a. TIE BAR WITH: SB 0253'25
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Overview
This bill modifies existing laws regarding water and sewage systems in Michigan. Specifically, it allows a provider of water or sewage service to approve a request from a tenant to take over responsibility for paying those services. This change is linked to another bill, SB 0253, and will only go into effect if that bill is also enacted. The bill clarifies definitions related to municipalities, persons, and providers.
Key provisions
- Allows a water or sewage provider to approve a tenant's request to become responsible for utility payments.
- Defines ‘lessee’ as a tenant under a specific property lease law (MCL 554.601).
- Relates to community water supplies that provide retail water service.
- Updates the definition of ‘municipality’ to include counties, cities, townships, villages, and metropolitan districts.
- Adds a new section (4a) specifically addressing provider approval of tenant requests.
Who is affected
- Tenants
- Water and sewage providers
- Municipalities
- Landlords
- Lessees
Notable changes
- Introduces a mechanism for tenants to directly manage water and sewage payments with their providers.
- Links the implementation of this bill to the enactment of SB 0253.
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