The below link in regards to Michigan law makes no sense to me.
http://www.legislature.mi.gov/%28S%28xr1bgp453wtnqj55pivumw31%29%29/mileg.aspx?page=getobject&objectname=mcl-570-523&query=on&highlight=tenant

1. Why would a landlord put a tenants items into storage?
2. What does a “lien” mean in this instance?