Matthew Heron, Author at The Michigan Real Estate Law Blog

Commercial Real Estate, Foreclosure, Landlord/Tenant, Planning, Title Disputes

Business Interruption and Loss of Use Insurance Claims Resulting from COVID-19

In Michigan, as in most states, the state authority has significantly limited access to public places, stores, restaurants, movie theaters, offices, and other businesses through the issuance of executive orders prohibiting such access. For businesses whose viability depends on the public’s ability to access that business’ physical location, the issuance

May 6, 2020

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Easements, Planning, Riparian Rights

On the Waterfront: Fighting Lakefront Erosion Through Easement Maintenance

On February 12, 2020, the Ottawa County Circuit Court issued a decision in the consolidated cases Duke, et al v Wittenbach, et al, Case No 19-5989-CH and Wittenbach v Duke, et al, Case No 19-5995-CH. The Duke cases are interesting because at first glance they appear to arise out of the intersection of riparian rights and property owner

February 28, 2020

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Michigan Real Estate Lawyer, Mortgage Approval, Title Disputes

The Dangers of Owning Property as Joint Tenants with Full Rights of Survivorship

There are several ways in which property can be held by multiple owners. For married couples, one of the most commonly used estates is the tenancy by the entireties. It provides a right of survivorship that enables a surviving spouse to hold property without having to proceed with probate. In

January 6, 2020

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Deed Restrictions

Amending Deed Restrictions: Giving Meaning to Successive Terms without Ignoring Declarant Intent

Introduction Restrictive covenants in Michigan are valuable property rights and have been effectively used to assist in the orderly development of Michigan communities. The rights contained in restrictive covenants are used by developers to implement their community visions and by property owners to protect and enhance the value of their

January 21, 2019

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Zoning

“Necessary” Farm Operations under the Right to Farm Act: Township of Williamston v. Sandalwood Ranch, LLC

Introduction The Michigan Court of Appeals recently provided clarity regarding interpretation of the term “farm operations” under the Michigan Right to Farm Act, (“RTFA”), MCL 286.741, et seq., in Williamston Twp v Sandalwood Ranch, LLC, ___ Mich App __; ___ NW2d ___ (2018) (Docket No. 337469). In its decision, the

September 24, 2018

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Planning, Zoning

The Growth of Form-Based Codes in Michigan Zoning

In Michigan the governmental regulation of land use is largely achieved through the Michigan Zoning Enabling Act, ("MZEA"), MCL 125.3101, et seq. The MZEA allows local municipalities to adopt zoning ordinances which regulate the physical appearance and use of property within their jurisdiction. For decades zoning ordinances adopted pursuant to

November 29, 2017

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Business Interruption and Loss of Use Insurance Claims Resulting from COVID-19

On the Waterfront: Fighting Lakefront Erosion Through Easement Maintenance

The Dangers of Owning Property as Joint Tenants with Full Rights of Survivorship

Amending Deed Restrictions: Giving Meaning to Successive Terms without Ignoring Declarant Intent

“Necessary” Farm Operations under the Right to Farm Act: Township of Williamston v. Sandalwood Ranch, LLC

The Growth of Form-Based Codes in Michigan Zoning

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Business Interruption and Loss of Use Insurance Claims Resulting from COVID-19

On the Waterfront: Fighting Lakefront Erosion Through Easement Maintenance

The Dangers of Owning Property as Joint Tenants with Full Rights of Survivorship

Amending Deed Restrictions: Giving Meaning to Successive Terms without Ignoring Declarant Intent

“Necessary” Farm Operations under the Right to Farm Act: Township of Williamston v. Sandalwood Ranch, LLC

The Growth of Form-Based Codes in Michigan Zoning

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