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House panel hears bill to let magistrates handle eviction 'advice of rights' hearings; advocates and advocates differ
Summary
House Bill 4021 would let district court magistrates conduct the initial "advice of rights" hearing in landlord-tenant cases. Supporters say it speeds dockets; opponents warn it could allow magistrates to issue final, appealable orders and raise constitutional concerns.
Representative Aragona introduced House Bill 4021 to codify a COVID-era practice allowing district court magistrates to conduct the initial "advice of rights" hearing in landlord-tenant matters. "This is what your rights are as a landlord. This is what your rights are as a tenant," Aragona said, describing the limited, informational nature of the first hearing and the bill's aim to relieve judges' dockets.
Support for the bill was submitted in writing by groups including the Michigan Realtors and the State Bar of Michigan, and the Michigan…
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