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Deed Restrictions in Michigan: Enforcing or Challenging Restrictive Covenants

Deed Restrictions in Michigan: Enforcing or Challenging Restrictive Covenants

by David T. Bowen | Aug 15, 2026 | Real Estate Law

Buying a Michigan property gives you significant rights, but those rights are not always unlimited. A home or parcel of land can be subject to restrictions, created years or even decades before you became the owner, that control how the property can be used, what can...
Partition Actions in Michigan: What Happens When Co-Owners Want Different Things

Partition Actions in Michigan: What Happens When Co-Owners Want Different Things

by David T. Bowen | Jul 15, 2026 | Real Estate Law

Joint ownership of property can work well when everyone shares the same plans. Problems often begin when the owners have different ideas about how the property should be used, maintained, or sold. One person might want to live in the home, while another might want to...
Easement by Necessity in Michigan: When Property Access Becomes a Legal Dispute

Easement by Necessity in Michigan: When Property Access Becomes a Legal Dispute

by David T. Bowen | Jun 15, 2026 | Real Estate Law

Property ownership should come with a basic right to reach and use your land. But in some cases, a parcel is surrounded by other private property or cut off from a public road. When that happens, access can quickly become a legal dispute between neighbors. One owner...
Specific Performance in Michigan Real Estate Disputes: When Courts Force a Sale

Specific Performance in Michigan Real Estate Disputes: When Courts Force a Sale

by David T. Bowen | May 30, 2026 | Real Estate Law

Real estate transactions can fall apart for many reasons. A buyer might be ready to close, only to learn that the seller no longer wants to move forward. Perhaps the seller changes their mind, receives a better offer, or refuses to close for reasons that are not...
Commercial Lease Assignment vs. Subletting in Michigan: Legal Differences That Matter

Commercial Lease Assignment vs. Subletting in Michigan: Legal Differences That Matter

by David T. Bowen | May 15, 2026 | Real Estate Law

A commercial lease might give your business room to grow. However, it can create problems when your needs change before the lease ends. Perhaps you might decide to move to a better location, sell your business, or the monthly rent no longer fits your budget. When that...
Judicial Discretion in Michigan Land Contract Remedies

Judicial Discretion in Michigan Land Contract Remedies

by David T. Bowen | Feb 28, 2026 | Real Estate Law

If you are buying or selling property through a Michigan land contract, you need to understand what happens if the deal falls apart. Unlike a traditional mortgage, a land contract creates a direct agreement between you and the seller. When a buyer defaults, the seller...
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