Michigan § 600.5711 - Entry.
Full text of Michigan Michigan Compiled Laws § 600.5711 — Entry., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 600.5711. Entry.
(1) A person shall not make any entry into or upon premises unless the entry is permitted by law.
(2) Subject to subsection (3), if entry is permitted by law, the person shall not enter with force but only in a peaceable manner.
(3) If the occupant took possession of the premises by means of a forcible entry, holds possession of the premises by force, or came into possession of the premises by trespass without color of title or other possessory interest, the owner, lessor, or licensor or an agent thereof may enter the premises and subsection (2) does not apply to the entry. However, any forcible entry shall not include conduct proscribed by chapter XI of the Michigan penal code, 1931 PA 328, MCL 750.81 to 750.90g.
Frequently Asked Questions About Michigan § 600.5711
What does Michigan Compiled Laws § 600.5711 cover?
Section 600.5711 ("Entry.") is part of the Michigan Compiled Laws, the codified statutory law of Michigan. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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