LANSING, MI (AP)-- The Michigan House has approved legislation that would let landlords email eviction notices to tenants or notify them via social media.
State law says landlords must deliver eviction notices in writing, either on site or by mail. The bill passed 85-24 Wednesday would permit electronic eviction notices only if tenants consent.
The measure now moves to the Senate.
The bill would prohibit landlords from refusing to enter leases because prospective tenants decline to consent to electronic eviction notices.
Supporters say not all tenants are requesting a mailbox or they're checking it infrequently while doing more personal business online. Critics say people change their email addresses or might not see an eviction notice if it ends up in their junk folder.