There is something about water. There are those who own the waterfront, and the rest who want access to it. Unfortunately, they often clash. There are two distinct classes of waters in Michigan, Great Lakes and Inland Waters, and they have different riparian rules. An owner of land touching one of our Great Lakes owns […]
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A home, whether a principal residence, second home or rental property, is often our largest asset. Ongoing maintenance, repairs and improvements to a home are important to preserve and increase the value of that asset. With home ownership also comes property tax obligations. Tax bills in Michigan are calculated by multiplying the taxable value of
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Most residential landlords know they have a duty to keep to keep their property safe for its residents. Most landlords do not know that this duty has been written into law, and it requires the property be “fit for its intended use.” MCL 554.139. Even less people know that this duty can be modified and
Q: I am thinking about buying a cottage by a lake. What do I need to consider? A: You need to consider all the things you would for buying any other property, plus some things unique to waterfront property. They are all important and some complex. If you plan to build there are additional concerns.
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Q: I am buying some property. Do I really need a survey? A: Yes, you really need a survey. If you buy property without a survey, you run the risk that the boundaries of the property are not where you think. Your house may encroach onto your neighbor’s or theirs may encroach onto yours, or
Michigan is abolishing dower rights for married women. Dower rights provided a safety net. Married women, and their husbands, may now need to take action. With dower, if a husband died owning real property titled in just his name, his widow got the right to income from that property for the balance of her life.
Attention Married Women: Your Property Rights Are Changing. Read More »
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