2006 Michigan Compiled Laws - Mich. Comp. Laws § 211.140a "Improved residential parcel" defined; filing and contents of proof of notice on improved residential parcel; effect of failure to include required statement; forwarding copy of proof of notice to county department of social services; duties of department; report of findings; validity of proceedings.

***** 211.140a THIS SECTION IS REPEALED BY ACT 183 OF 2005 EFFECTIVE DECEMBER 31, 2006 *****

Sec. 140a.

(1) As used in this section, "improved residential parcel" means a parcel of land which contains a dwelling suitable for occupancy.

(2) When a proof of notice on an improved residential parcel is filed with the county treasurer, the proof shall contain the statement: "this parcel is an improved residential parcel". The proof shall show the street address, if known. An additional copy of the notice on this class of property shall be provided with the filing of the proof of notice. Failure by the holder of a tax deed to include this statement and to provide a copy shall invalidate the filing and render it null and void. The county treasurer shall forward the copy of the proof of notice to the county department of social services, which shall make an attempt to contact the owner and occupant of the property to determine if the owner or occupant is in need of assistance or protection of the court. The county department shall file with the court a written report of its findings within the 6-month redemption period provided in section 142. Failure to contact the owner or occupant or to file a written report shall not invalidate the proceedings.

History: Add. 1976, Act 292, Imd. Eff. Oct. 25, 1976 ;-- Am. 1978, Act 532, Eff. May 1, 1979
Popular Name: Act 206