In last week’s blog, we talked about the importance of calling a lawyer to make sure an easement is legally enforceable—or that it’s an easement
Any building project is fraught with red tape. Cities and counties require site plan review, building permits, and site inspections among other things to ensure
Suppose your next-door neighbor has direct access to a park-like neighborhood commons area with a playground. The official neighborhood entrance to the commons is completely
The concept of an easement is well established in law. It is commonly defined as a legal right that allows someone to use another person’s
Generally, when you purchase or obtain property, you in turn as the landowner, are able to sell, convey, or divide the property as you please.
A recent unpublished opinion by the Michigan Court of Appeals, Burns v. Romaya,brings to light an issue to be aware of when encountering an easement
Most property owners in Michigan will come across easements at some point. As we know, an easement is the right to use someone else’s property
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
Problem Solvers for Religious and Nonprofit Organizations, Property Owners, and Businesses.
Do you have a question? We would love to hear from you. Click the button below and we’ll get in touch with you shortly.
Please note that this website may be considered attorney advertising in some states. Prior results described on this site do not guarantee similar outcomes in future cases or transactions.