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Are the CDC’s Restrictions on Halting Residential Evictions in Michigan Constitutional?

In Michigan, residential evictions are normally handled at the local District Court pursuant to Michigan's Summary Proceedings to Recover Possession of Premises, MCL 600.5701, et seq. However, on September 1, 2020, the Department of Health and Human Services Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (the "CDC") issued an order (the

November 10, 2020

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Michigan Supreme Court Rules That Surplus Proceeds From The Tax-Foreclosure Sale of a Property Must Be Returned To Former Property Owners

On July 17, 2020, the Michigan Supreme Court issued an unanimous[1] decision, finding that the retention of surplus proceeds from a tax-foreclosure sale under the General Property Tax Act (“GPTA”) is an unconstitutional taking without just compensation under Article 10, § 2 of Michigan’s Constitution of 1963. Before the decision

September 16, 2020

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The Impact of COVID-19 on Commercial Real Estate

The Coronavirus and the State of Emergency On March 10, 2020, the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services identified the first two presumptive cases of coronavirus, also known as COVID-19, in the State of Michigan. On March 16, 2020 Governor Whitmer signed Executive Order 2020-9 which closed restaurants, bars,

May 20, 2020

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Landlord Tenant Issues in the Time of COVID-19

The novel coronavirus disease (“COVID-19”) has impacted nearly every aspect of life, including residential housing. People living in communal living spaces and apartment buildings need to take particular care to prevent and address community spread. Landlords and tenants alike may be affected by economic uncertainty and strain due to the

April 30, 2020

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House Bill 4463: Proposed Law Would Allow LLC’s to Pursue Landlord/Tenant Evictions without an Attorney

On March 30, 2017, Representatives VanSingel, Lucido, Sheppard, Webber, Howrylak and Calley proposed House Bill 4463, which would amend MCL 600.101, et seq. by including a new section 5707. Under current Michigan law, a limited liability company ("LLC") is required to be represented by an attorney for any landlord/tenant matters. The

April 6, 2017

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Are Tenants Required to Strictly Adhere to “Option to Renew” Language in a Lease?

At the beginning of any landlord/tenant relationship, it is common for a landlord and tenant to execute a Lease Agreement with a defined initial lease term. In most leases (particularly commercial leases), there is also a provision that allows for an additional extension or extensions of the lease term, commonly

March 7, 2017

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Are the CDC’s Restrictions on Halting Residential Evictions in Michigan Constitutional?

Michigan Supreme Court Rules That Surplus Proceeds From The Tax-Foreclosure Sale of a Property Must Be Returned To Former Property Owners

The Impact of COVID-19 on Commercial Real Estate

Landlord Tenant Issues in the Time of COVID-19

House Bill 4463: Proposed Law Would Allow LLC’s to Pursue Landlord/Tenant Evictions without an Attorney

Are Tenants Required to Strictly Adhere to “Option to Renew” Language in a Lease?

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Are the CDC’s Restrictions on Halting Residential Evictions in Michigan Constitutional?

Michigan Supreme Court Rules That Surplus Proceeds From The Tax-Foreclosure Sale of a Property Must Be Returned To Former Property Owners

The Impact of COVID-19 on Commercial Real Estate

Landlord Tenant Issues in the Time of COVID-19

House Bill 4463: Proposed Law Would Allow LLC’s to Pursue Landlord/Tenant Evictions without an Attorney

Are Tenants Required to Strictly Adhere to “Option to Renew” Language in a Lease?

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