The bill amends the Michigan Marina and Boatyard Storage Lien Act by updating the conditions under which a facility owner can enforce a lien on property. It specifies that a facility owner may only enforce a lien after notifying the property owner and all prior lienholders. The bill introduces new timeframes for default, allowing enforcement after 60 days if there are no prior lienholders, or after 180 days if there are. Additionally, it clarifies the order in which proceeds from the sale of the property must be applied, ensuring that reasonable expenses, the lien, and other liens are satisfied before any surplus is returned to the property owner.

Further changes include the requirement for facility owners to send a notice of default to the property owner and relevant parties, detailing the charges due and the consequences of non-payment. The bill also stipulates that a facility owner may deny access to the storage facility to a property owner who has been notified of the lien, although the property owner retains the right to access the facility during business hours for specific purposes. Other amendments include clarifications on liability limits for facility owners and the process for handling disputes regarding lienholder priority.

Statutes affected:
House Introduced Bill: 570.375
As Passed by the House: 570.375