Parties aggrieved by a land use decision of a local body, such as a zoning board of appeals (ZBA) or a board of trustees, have
As the Michigan weather turns colder and winter settles in, many inland lakes will be freezing over. This means that activities on the lakes will
In Michigan, short-term vacation rentals are a hot button issue. Many communities have little-to-no regulation of this use. The state legislature is currently considering a
If you own property on one of Michigan’s Great Lakes, you’ve likely heard the term “ordinary high water mark.” In fact, many potential clients call
An easement is the right to use someone else’s property for a certain purpose. In Michigan, easements are often given to provide access to one
In representing individuals and businesses in Michigan land use issues, we have handled many rezoning requests. A rezoning on its own is usually a fairly
A few months ago, we posted an article on when a riparian owner needs a dock permit for a Michigan inland lake or stream. As
Disputes between neighbors over the flow of water are nothing new. The water simply has to go somewhere, especially when there’s a lot of it.
You purchase a piece of Michigan property and want to develop it. But you soon discover that the property is not zoned for your preferred
Buying property on one of Michigan’s many inland lakes is a dream for many. Fishing, swimming, sunset boat rides, and quiet mornings on the water
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