Michigan Compiled Laws Act 178 Of 1939 Municipal Water Liens (123.161 - 123.167)

• Section 123.161 Definitions.
  As used in this act: (a) “Municipality” means a county, city, township, village, or metropolitan district. (b) “Person” means an individual, firm, partnership, association,...
• Section 123.162 Municipality Operating Water Distribution System Or Sewage System; Lien As Security For Collection Of Assessments, Charges, Or Rentals; Effective Date And Enforceability Of Lien.
  A municipality which has operated or operates a water distribution system or a sewage system for the purpose of supplying water or sewage system...
• Section 123.163 Manner Of Enforcing Lien.
  The lien created by this act may be enforced by a municipality in the manner prescribed in the charter of the municipality, by the...
• Section 123.164 Official Records Of Municipality As Notice Of Pendency Of Lien.
  The official records of the proper officer, board, commission, or department of any municipality having charge of the water distribution system or sewage system...
• Section 123.165 Priority Of Lien; Applicability Of Act Where Lease Provides Lessor Not Liable For Payment Of Bills; Affidavit.
  The lien created by this act shall, after June 7, 1939, have priority over all other liens except taxes or special assessments whether or...
• Section 123.166 Discontinuing Service Or Instituting Action For Collection; Invalidation Or Waiver Of Lien.
  A municipality may discontinue water service or sewage system service from the premises against which the lien created by this act has accrued if...
• Section 123.167 Construction Of Act.
  This act shall not repeal any existing statutory charter or ordinance provisions providing for the assessment or collection of water or sewage system rates,...

Last modified: October 10, 2016