Amends Michigan law to modify the award for unlawful evictions, including conditions for exemplary damages and civil fines.

This bill amends Michigan law to modify the award for unlawful evictions. It specifies conditions under which exemplary damages can be awarded, including violations of court orders, repeated unlawful interference, and other aggravating factors. It also allows for a civil fine of up to 10% of the exemplary damages awarded, which must be deposited in the Michigan housing and community development fund. The bill outlines scenarios where an owner's actions do not constitute unlawful interference, such as when the tenant does not intend to return and current rent is not paid.

Amends Michigan law to modify the award for unlawful evictions, including conditions for exemplary damages and civil fines.

This bill amends Michigan law to modify the award for unlawful evictions. It specifies conditions under which exemplary damages can be awarded, including violations of court orders, repeated unlawful interference, and other aggravating factors. It also allows for a civil fine of up to 10% of the exemplary damages awarded, which must be deposited in the Michigan housing and community development fund. The bill outlines scenarios where an owner's actions do not constitute unlawful interference, such as when the tenant does not intend to return and current rent is not paid.