Sec. 78j.
(1) If a petition for foreclosure is filed under section 78h, the foreclosing governmental unit shall schedule a hearing not later than 7 days immediately preceding the date of the foreclosure hearing under section 78k to show cause why absolute title to the property forfeited to the county treasurer under section 78g should not vest in the foreclosing governmental unit. The foreclosing governmental unit may hold combined or separate hearings for different owners or persons with a property interest in the property forfeited to the county treasurer.
(2) The owner and any person with a property interest in the property forfeited to the county treasurer may appear at the hearing held pursuant to this section and redeem that property or show cause why absolute title to that property should not vest in the foreclosing governmental unit for any of the reasons set forth in section 78k(2).
(3) If the owner or any person with a property interest in the property forfeited to the county treasurer prevails in a hearing under subsection (1), the foreclosing governmental unit shall notify the county treasurer and the county treasurer shall correct the tax roll to reflect that determination.
History: Add. 1999, Act 123, Eff. Oct. 1, 1999 Popular Name: Act 206
Structure Michigan Compiled Laws
Chapter 211 - Taxation of Real and Personal Property
Act 206 of 1893 - The General Property Tax Act (211.1 - 211.157)
206-1893-REDEMPTION-AND-ANNULMENT. - Redemption and Annulment. (211.74...211.79a)
Section 211.74-211.77 - Repealed. 2005, Act 183, Eff. Dec. 31, 2006.
Section 211.78b - Notice Provisions; June 1.
Section 211.78c - Notice Provisions; September 1.
Section 211.78d - Additional Fee; October 1.
Section 211.78e - List of Property Subject to Forfeiture for Delinquent Taxes; Determinations.
Section 211.78j - Schedule of Show Cause Hearing by Foreclosing Governmental Unit.
Section 211.78n - Land Reutilization Fund.
Section 211.78p - Conveyance of Property to Indian Tribe; Liability for Delinquent Taxes.
Section 211.78s - Applicability of MCL 211.78a to 211.78r; Notice in Separate Insert; Definitions.
Section 211.79 - Certified Abandoned Property; Definition.
Section 211.79a - Abandoned Property; Action to Quiet Title.