reglab/housing_qa huggingface dataset:
MI Comp L § 125.2729 (2021)
2021 Michigan Compiled Laws|Chapter 125 - Planning, Housing, and Zoning|Act 84 of 1999 - Urban Homesteading in Multifamily Public Housing Act (125.2721 - 125.2734)|Section 125.2729 - Right of First Refusal.

125.2729 Right of first refusal. Sec. 9.  For 5 years after a qualified buyer takes ownership of a unit under this act, the resident organization or successor entity has a right of first refusal if the qualified buyer desires to sell his or her unit acquired under this act. During the 5-year period, the resident organization or successor entity may repurchase the unit at the fair market price if the qualified buyer sells the unit. During the 5-year period, the qualified buyer shall not rent out or lease his or her unit or allow any other nonfamily member to reside in the unit. History: 1999, Act 84, Imd. Eff. June 28, 1999
MI Comp L § 125.2730 (2021)
2021 Michigan Compiled Laws|Chapter 125 - Planning, Housing, and Zoning|Act 84 of 1999 - Urban Homesteading in Multifamily Public Housing Act (125.2721 - 125.2734)|Section 125.2730 - Legal Ownership by Resident Organization or Successor Entity; Effect on Residents Who Do Not Become Owners.

125.2730 Legal ownership by resident organization or successor entity; effect on residents who do not become owners. Sec. 10.  (1) Residents of the housing project who resided in the housing project before the resident organization or successor entity took legal ownership may continue to reside in the premises under the same terms and conditions as when the property was owned by the housing commission.  (2) The Michigan state housing development authority may request the federal government to provide housing vouchers for residents who do not become owners. History: 1999, Act 84, Imd. Eff. June 28, 1999
MI Comp L § 125.2731 (2021)
2021 Michigan Compiled Laws|Chapter 125 - Planning, Housing, and Zoning|Act 84 of 1999 - Urban Homesteading in Multifamily Public Housing Act (125.2721 - 125.2734)|Section 125.2731 - Federal Waivers.

125.2731 Federal waivers. Sec. 11.  If a waiver of federal law, rule, or policy is needed to implement this act, the housing commission, the Michigan state housing development authority, and the resident organization may work together to obtain the appropriate waivers from the appropriate federal authorities. History: 1999, Act 84, Imd. Eff. June 28, 1999
MI Comp L § 125.2732 (2021)
2021 Michigan Compiled Laws|Chapter 125 - Planning, Housing, and Zoning|Act 84 of 1999 - Urban Homesteading in Multifamily Public Housing Act (125.2721 - 125.2734)|Section 125.2732 - Additional Powers.

125.2732 Additional powers. Sec. 12.  The powers of a local governmental unit prescribed in this act are in addition to any other powers provided by law or charter. History: 1999, Act 84, Imd. Eff. June 28, 1999
MI Comp L § 125.2733 (2021)
2021 Michigan Compiled Laws|Chapter 125 - Planning, Housing, and Zoning|Act 84 of 1999 - Urban Homesteading in Multifamily Public Housing Act (125.2721 - 125.2734)|Section 125.2733 - Audit.

125.2733 Audit. Sec. 13.  (1) Not less than every 2 years, the housing commission shall hire an independent auditor to audit the books and accounts of a resident organization under a management contract to a housing commission.  (2) Not less than every 2 years, a resident organization that has taken legal ownership of a housing project or property that previously was a housing project shall hire an independent auditor to audit the books and accounts of the resident organization.  (3) Upon completion, the audit reports described in this section shall be made available to the public. History: 1999, Act 84, Imd. Eff. June 28, 1999
MI Comp L § 125.2734 (2021)
2021 Michigan Compiled Laws|Chapter 125 - Planning, Housing, and Zoning|Act 84 of 1999 - Urban Homesteading in Multifamily Public Housing Act (125.2721 - 125.2734)|Section 125.2734 - Late or Delinquent Rent.

125.2734 Late or delinquent rent. Sec. 14.  A qualified buyer eligible for and participating in the urban homestead program shall be allowed the opportunity to make up any late or delinquent rent due. The administrator shall notify the individual of the arrearage and determine a payment schedule to make up past due rent. History: 1999, Act 84, Imd. Eff. June 28, 1999
MI Comp L § 125.2741 (2021)
2021 Michigan Compiled Laws|Chapter 125 - Planning, Housing, and Zoning|Act 129 of 1999 - Urban Homesteading on Vacant Land Act (125.2741 - 125.2748)|Section 125.2741 - Short Title.

125.2741 Short title. Sec. 1.  This act shall be known and may be cited as the "urban homesteading on vacant land act". History: 1999, Act 129, Imd. Eff. July 23, 1999
MI Comp L § 125.2742 (2021)
2021 Michigan Compiled Laws|Chapter 125 - Planning, Housing, and Zoning|Act 129 of 1999 - Urban Homesteading on Vacant Land Act (125.2741 - 125.2748)|Section 125.2742 - Definitions.

125.2742 Definitions. Sec. 2.  As used in this act:  (a) "Applicant" means an individual and the spouse of that individual if that spouse intends to occupy the property with the individual.  (b) "Local governmental unit" means a county, city, village, or township.  (c) "Program" means the urban homesteading program for vacant land described in this act.  (d) "Vacant property" means surplus vacant residential property owned by the local governmental unit. History: 1999, Act 129, Imd. Eff. July 23, 1999
MI Comp L § 125.2743 (2021)
2021 Michigan Compiled Laws|Chapter 125 - Planning, Housing, and Zoning|Act 129 of 1999 - Urban Homesteading on Vacant Land Act (125.2741 - 125.2748)|Section 125.2743 - Urban Homesteading Program for Vacant Land; Availability to Individuals to Purchase; Resolution; Appeals Process to Applicants, Purchasers, and Lessees.

125.2743 Urban homesteading program for vacant land; availability to individuals to purchase; resolution; appeals process to applicants, purchasers, and lessees. Sec. 3.  By resolution, a local governmental unit may operate an urban homesteading program for vacant land that makes parcels of vacant property available to individuals to purchase under this act. In the resolution, the local governmental unit shall provide an appeals process to applicants, purchasers, and lessees who are adversely affected by a decision of the local governmental unit. History: 1999, Act 129, Imd. Eff. July 23, 1999
MI Comp L § 125.2744 (2021)
2021 Michigan Compiled Laws|Chapter 125 - Planning, Housing, and Zoning|Act 129 of 1999 - Urban Homesteading on Vacant Land Act (125.2741 - 125.2748)|Section 125.2744 - Eligibility of Applicant to Purchase Vacant Property; Criteria; Substance Abuse Testing.

125.2744 Eligibility of applicant to purchase vacant property; criteria; substance abuse testing. Sec. 4.  (1) An applicant who meets all the following criteria is eligible to purchase vacant property under this act:  (a) The applicant intends to occupy the vacant property by constructing a home on the premises.  (b) The applicant is employed and has been employed for the immediately preceding 1-year period or is otherwise able to meet the financial commitments under this act as determined by the local governmental unit.  (c) The applicant does not meet any of the following criteria:  (i) The applicant has been sentenced or imprisoned within the immediately preceding 1-year period for a felony conviction.  (ii) The applicant is currently on probation or parole for a felony conviction.  (iii) The applicant has been sentenced, imprisoned, on probation, or on parole in the immediately preceding 5-year period for a felony violation of section 7401, 7401a, 7402, 7410, or 7410a of the public health code, 1978 PA 368, MCL 333.7401, 333.7401a, 333.7402, 333.7410, and 333.7410a.  (iv) The applicant has been convicted of a violation or attempted violation of section 520b, 520c, 520d, or 520g of the Michigan penal code, 1931 PA 328, MCL 750.520b, 750.520c, 750.520d, and 750.520g.  (2) The local governmental unit may require substance abuse testing of an applicant as a condition of purchasing the property. If the applicant tests positive for substance abuse, then that individual shall enter into a substance abuse treatment program, as determined by the local governmental unit. The local governmental unit may contract with and seek assistance from this state, the department of community health, or any other entity to implement this subsection. History: 1999, Act 129, Imd. Eff. July 23, 1999
MI Comp L § 125.2745 (2021)
2021 Michigan Compiled Laws|Chapter 125 - Planning, Housing, and Zoning|Act 129 of 1999 - Urban Homesteading on Vacant Land Act (125.2741 - 125.2748)|Section 125.2745 - Deeding Property to Applicant; Conditions to Receiving Ownership.

125.2745 Deeding property to applicant; conditions to receiving ownership. Sec. 5.  (1) If the applicant substantially meets the criteria in section 4 and receives a commitment to finance construction on the property, the local governmental unit shall deed that property to the applicant for $1.00.  (2) As a condition of receiving ownership of the property under this section, the applicant shall do both of the following:  (a) Except as otherwise provided in a mortgage agreement with an entity that takes a mortgage on the property, maintain and regularly fund an escrow account with the local governmental unit for the payment of property taxes and insurance on the property.  (b) Agree to deed the property back to the local governmental unit if the home is not constructed or not in the process of being constructed within 1 year from the date of the transfer. The local governmental unit may enforce this provision with the use of a deed restriction or other restriction in the chain of title. History: 1999, Act 129, Imd. Eff. July 23, 1999
MI Comp L § 125.2746 (2021)
2021 Michigan Compiled Laws|Chapter 125 - Planning, Housing, and Zoning|Act 129 of 1999 - Urban Homesteading on Vacant Land Act (125.2741 - 125.2748)|Section 125.2746 - Offer to Owners of Adjacent and Contiguous Property; Offer by Local Governmental Unit to Neighborhood Resident Organizations, Other Community Groups, and General Public.

125.2746 Offer to owners of adjacent and contiguous property; offer by local governmental unit to neighborhood resident organizations, other community groups, and general public. Sec. 6.  Before placing vacant property into the program, the local governmental unit shall first offer the vacant property to owners of adjacent and contiguous property who occupy the adjacent and contiguous property. If adjacent and contiguous landowners do not purchase the property, the local governmental unit shall offer the vacant property to neighborhood resident organizations, other community groups, and the general public. The local governmental unit shall determine the sale price for any sale under this section. History: 1999, Act 129, Imd. Eff. July 23, 1999
MI Comp L § 125.2747 (2021)
2021 Michigan Compiled Laws|Chapter 125 - Planning, Housing, and Zoning|Act 129 of 1999 - Urban Homesteading on Vacant Land Act (125.2741 - 125.2748)|Section 125.2747 - Additional Powers.

125.2747 Additional powers. Sec. 7.  The powers of a local governmental unit prescribed in this act are in addition to any other powers provided by law or charter. History: 1999, Act 129, Imd. Eff. July 23, 1999
MI Comp L § 125.2748 (2021)
2021 Michigan Compiled Laws|Chapter 125 - Planning, Housing, and Zoning|Act 129 of 1999 - Urban Homesteading on Vacant Land Act (125.2741 - 125.2748)|Section 125.2748 - Audit.

125.2748 Audit. Sec. 8.  Not less than every 2 years, the local governmental unit shall hire an independent auditor to audit the books and accounts of the urban homestead program operated by the local governmental unit. Upon completion, the audit report shall be made available to the public. History: 1999, Act 129, Imd. Eff. July 23, 1999
MI Comp L § 125.2761 (2021)
2021 Michigan Compiled Laws|Chapter 125 - Planning, Housing, and Zoning|Act 128 of 1999 - Urban Homesteading in Single-Family Public Housing Act (125.2761 - 125.2770)|Section 125.2761 - Short Title.

125.2761 Short title. Sec. 1.  This act shall be known and may be cited as the "urban homesteading in single-family public housing act". History: 1999, Act 128, Imd. Eff. July 23, 1999
MI Comp L § 125.2762 (2021)
2021 Michigan Compiled Laws|Chapter 125 - Planning, Housing, and Zoning|Act 128 of 1999 - Urban Homesteading in Single-Family Public Housing Act (125.2761 - 125.2770)|Section 125.2762 - Definitions.

125.2762 Definitions. Sec. 2.  As used in this act:  (a) "Administrator" means a local governmental unit or a nonprofit community organization under contract with a local governmental unit to administer a homestead program under this act.  (b) "Applicant" means an individual and the spouse of that individual if that spouse intends to occupy the property with the individual.  (c) "Homestead agreement" means a written contract between a housing commission and a qualified buyer that contains the terms under which the qualified buyer may acquire the single-family public housing property.  (d) "Housing commission" means a housing commission or housing authority as defined under section 3 of the housing cooperation law, 1937 PA 293, MCL 125.603.  (e) "Housing project" means that term as defined under section 3 of the housing cooperation law, 1937 PA 293, MCL 125.603.  (f) "Local governmental unit" means a county, city, village, or township.  (g) "Michigan state housing development authority" means the Michigan state housing development authority created under section 21 of the state housing development authority act of 1966, 1966 PA 346, MCL 125.1421.  (h) "Nonprofit community organization" means an organization exempt from taxation under section 501(c)(3) of the internal revenue code of 1986 with experience in housing issues and that contracts with a housing commission to administer an urban homesteading program for single-family public housing under this act.  (i) "Qualified buyer" means an applicant who meets the criteria in section 4.  (j) "Qualified loan rate" means an interest rate not to exceed the adjusted prime rate determined in section 23 of 1941 PA 122, MCL 205.23, minus 1 percentage point as determined by the department of treasury.  (k) "Single-family housing" means housing accommodations designed as a residence for not more than 1 family. History: 1999, Act 128, Imd. Eff. July 23, 1999
MI Comp L § 125.2763 (2021)
2021 Michigan Compiled Laws|Chapter 125 - Planning, Housing, and Zoning|Act 128 of 1999 - Urban Homesteading in Single-Family Public Housing Act (125.2761 - 125.2770)|Section 125.2763 - Urban Homestead Program; Operation; Availability of Single-Family Public Housing Properties.

125.2763 Urban homestead program; operation; availability of single-family public housing properties. Sec. 3.  By resolution, and subject to federal and state law, a local governmental unit may authorize a housing commission within that local governmental unit or a nonprofit community organization under contract with the housing commission to operate an urban homestead program in single-family public housing to administer a homesteading program that makes single-family public housing properties available to eligible buyers to purchase under this act. In the resolution, the local governmental unit shall designate whether the housing commission or the nonprofit community organization shall be the administrator under this act. In the resolution, the local governmental unit shall also provide an appeals process to applicants and qualified buyers who are adversely affected by a decision of the administrator. History: 1999, Act 128, Imd. Eff. July 23, 1999
MI Comp L § 125.2765 (2021)
2021 Michigan Compiled Laws|Chapter 125 - Planning, Housing, and Zoning|Act 128 of 1999 - Urban Homesteading in Single-Family Public Housing Act (125.2761 - 125.2770)|Section 125.2765 - Acquisition of Single-Family Public Housing; Application; Conviction of Felony as Automatic Termination; Transfer of Legal Ownership; Maintenance of Escrow Account.

125.2765 Acquisition of single-family public housing; application; conviction of felony as automatic termination; transfer of legal ownership; maintenance of escrow account. Sec. 5.  (1) A qualified buyer may apply to the administrator to acquire the single-family public housing property. The application shall be in a form and in a manner provided by the administrator. If the application is approved, the qualified buyer and the administrator shall enter into a homestead agreement for the single-family public housing property. Except as provided in subsection (2), the administrator shall determine the terms and conditions to the homestead agreement.  (2) The homestead agreement shall provide that if the qualified buyer is convicted of a felony during the term of the homestead agreement, then the homestead agreement is automatically terminated 60 days after the conviction.  (3) If the qualified buyer is in substantial compliance with the terms of the homestead agreement for not less than 5 years or if the qualified buyer has resided in the single-family public housing property before the administrator adopts the urban homesteading program under this act, resides in that property for not less than 5 years, meets the criteria in the homestead agreement, continues to meet the criteria in section 4(1)(a), (b), (c), (e), (f), and (g), and has otherwise substantially met his or her financial obligations with the housing commission, the administrator shall transfer legal ownership of that single-family public housing property to the qualified buyer for $1.00. However, if the housing commission received federal funds for which bonds or notes were issued and those bonds or notes are outstanding for that housing project, the housing commission shall transfer legal ownership to the qualified buyer within 60 days of payment of the pro rata share of the bonded debt on that specific property by the qualified buyer. The housing commission shall obtain the appropriate releases from the holders of the bonds or notes.  (4) As a condition of receiving ownership of the property under this section, the qualified buyer shall maintain and regularly fund an escrow account with the administrator for the payment of property taxes and insurance on the property. History: 1999, Act 128, Imd. Eff. July 23, 1999
MI Comp L § 125.2766 (2021)
2021 Michigan Compiled Laws|Chapter 125 - Planning, Housing, and Zoning|Act 128 of 1999 - Urban Homesteading in Single-Family Public Housing Act (125.2761 - 125.2770)|Section 125.2766 - Loans to Qualified Buyers.

125.2766 Loans to qualified buyers. Sec. 6.  The Michigan state housing development authority may provide loans to qualified buyers who are required to pay the pro rata portion of the bonded debt on the single-family public housing. Loans provided under this section shall be made at a rate of interest not to exceed the qualified rate. The Michigan state housing development authority shall determine the terms and conditions of the loan agreement. Loans made by the Michigan state housing development authority may be prepaid or paid off at any time without penalty. History: 1999, Act 128, Imd. Eff. July 23, 1999
MI Comp L § 125.2767 (2021)
2021 Michigan Compiled Laws|Chapter 125 - Planning, Housing, and Zoning|Act 128 of 1999 - Urban Homesteading in Single-Family Public Housing Act (125.2761 - 125.2770)|Section 125.2767 - Implementation of Act; Waiver.

125.2767 Implementation of act; waiver. Sec. 7.  If a waiver of federal law, rule, or policy is needed to implement this act, the housing commission and the Michigan state housing development authority may work together to obtain the appropriate waivers from the appropriate federal authorities. History: 1999, Act 128, Imd. Eff. July 23, 1999
MI Comp L § 125.2768 (2021)
2021 Michigan Compiled Laws|Chapter 125 - Planning, Housing, and Zoning|Act 128 of 1999 - Urban Homesteading in Single-Family Public Housing Act (125.2761 - 125.2770)|Section 125.2768 - Additional Powers.

125.2768 Additional powers. Sec. 8.  The powers of a local governmental unit prescribed in this act are in addition to any other powers provided by law or charter. History: 1999, Act 128, Imd. Eff. July 23, 1999
MI Comp L § 125.2769 (2021)
2021 Michigan Compiled Laws|Chapter 125 - Planning, Housing, and Zoning|Act 128 of 1999 - Urban Homesteading in Single-Family Public Housing Act (125.2761 - 125.2770)|Section 125.2769 - Audit.

125.2769 Audit. Sec. 9.  Not less than every 2 years, the housing commission or the nonprofit community organization appointed by the housing commission shall hire an independent auditor to audit the books and accounts of the urban homesteading program for single-family public housing operated by the housing commission or nonprofit community organization. Upon completion, the audit report shall be made available to the public. History: 1999, Act 128, Imd. Eff. July 23, 1999
MI Comp L § 125.2770 (2021)
2021 Michigan Compiled Laws|Chapter 125 - Planning, Housing, and Zoning|Act 128 of 1999 - Urban Homesteading in Single-Family Public Housing Act (125.2761 - 125.2770)|Section 125.2770 - Late or Delinquent Rent.

125.2770 Late or delinquent rent. Sec. 10.  A qualified buyer eligible for and participating in the urban homestead program shall be allowed the opportunity to make up any late or delinquent rent due. The administrator shall notify the individual of the arrearage and determine a payment schedule to make up past due rent. History: 1999, Act 128, Imd. Eff. July 23, 1999
MI Comp L § 125.2781 (2021)
2021 Michigan Compiled Laws|Chapter 125 - Planning, Housing, and Zoning|Act 146 of 2000 - Obsolete Property Rehabilitation Act (125.2781 - 125.2797)|Section 125.2781 - Short Title.

125.2781 Short title. Sec. 1.  This act shall be known and may be cited as the "obsolete property rehabilitation act". History: 2000, Act 146, Imd. Eff. June 6, 2000