On July 14, 2022, the Michigan Court of Appeals issued a new opinion regarding how restrictive covenants can be terminated in Schwintek, Inc v High Top Buds, LLC, unpublished per curiam opinion of the Court of Appeals, issued July 14, 2022 (Docket No. 357152). In
Zoning laws serve the important function of regulating the use of land in a particular municipality. Despite this important function, many laws, codes, and ordinances governing zoning can be difficult to understand or interpret municipal officials. Further, despite the best intentions of the persons who
Retail shopping centers have long been a popular form of commercial real estate investment, due to their semi-passive cash flow and appreciation in value over time. A shopping center, sometimes referred to as a strip mall or strip center, is typically developed as a single
Purchasing a home can be an exciting prospect, but as part of the due diligence process, it is important to understand what is covered by title insurance. Obtaining a title insurance policy can be just as important as performing a physical inspection of a property.
On February 8, 2022, the Michigan Supreme Court published its opinion in the case of Twp of Fraser v Haney, Docket No. 160991, ______NW2d ______, 2022 WL 388013 (Mich. Feb. 8, 2022) and clearly defined the statute of limitations for a violation of a zoning
The Michigan Land Division Act, MCL 560.101 et seq., which was enacted on January 1, 1968, sets forth the requirements for altering property boundaries in Michigan. The Michigan Land Division Act governs the process of splitting or dividing a single parcel of land into multiple
