Sometimes, property owners will be aware that their use of a property is not compliant with local ordinances. But not all municipalities enforce their ordinances
Michigan has longstanding law that requires certain agreements or contracts be in writing to be considered legally enforceable. This is known as the statute of
Minimum off-street parking requirements have been around for decades. Their purpose is to alleviate traffic congestion as well as reduce street and spillover parking. While
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.
In many instances, where a dispute over use of premises or ownership arises, matters concerning property lines may arise as well. Under Michigan law, the
Zoning and land use regulations have become one of the most powerful ways of controlling what goes on in a community. The sheer number of
The Court of Appeals of Michigan recently addressed the enforceability of a restrictive covenant regarding the construction of a shed, in Crestwood Homeowners Association v.
Successfully appealing a municipal land use decision in Michigan is notoriously difficult. First, one must qualify as an “aggrieved party.” Separate from traditional notions of
A recent unpublished opinion by the Michigan Court of Appeals, Burns v. Romaya,brings to light an issue to be aware of when encountering an easement
Property owners and developers apply for building permits all the time. They fill out forms and submits plans to show that what they intend to
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