“The need for additional clarity around rent-back agreements has become glaringly obvious as they’ve increased in frequency in recent years,” said Roth, R-Interlochen. “We hope no one would decide to squat in a house they just sold. But as it stands, there really aren’t purchaser protections should someone decide to pocket the cash and keep living in a home they no longer own. I’m glad to see my colleagues recognize the clear need here and join us in supporting this bipartisan initiative.”

“Someone forgot to tell Michigan Democrats that complete control of state government doesn’t mean that everyone in a position of power is required to do their bidding,” said Roth, R-Interlochen. “The auditor general is the perfect example of an official who puts politics aside and looks at the facts. All the OAG does is consider legitimate concerns regarding state agencies, request documents from the agencies in question, and make determinations based on the available facts.”