February 2014

Residential lease agreements and medical marijuana in Michigan

With marijuana becoming popular for both medical and recreational use, it’s likely that states will continue to vote it legal in small quantities. However, that’s going to have an impact on the residential lease agreement you sign, especially if you want to smoke marijuana for medical reasons. In Michigan, a

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Michigan property owners told to clean up

Owning investment properties in Michigan can be a source of supplemental income for landlords renting out to tenants. With this benefit, however, comes the responsibility to take care of the property and meet all maintenance requirements and liabilities. If properties are not maintained, landlord-tenant issues may ensue or there could

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Michigan manufacturing complex sold for redevelopment

More and more commercial real estate developers are coming to Michigan to capitalize on the amount of properties for sale. Among the recent purchases and sales is the 108-acre American Axle & Manufacturing Inc. manufacturing complex in Detroit. It has been sold to Industrial Realty Group LLC. According to the

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Paul Walker’s estate plan protects daughter

The recent death of movie star Paul Walker highlighted the fact that tragedy can strike anyone at any time. The accident has also turned out to be a lesson in the importance of having an estate plan at any age. Walker’s estate plan, in particular, ensured his only child would

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Michigan turbine facility in midst of lawsuit

More and more focus is being put on finding alternative and sustainable sources of energy, but sometimes those developments come at a price. Residents of one Michigan city are not happy about the noise levels of Lake Winds Energy Plant, and Consumers Energy is finding itself in the midst of

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Detroit apartment deemed not fit for habitation

One of the responsibilities of a landlord is to ensure that an investment property is kept in suitable living condition. When a building is not maintained to code standards, or either party does not follow the terms of the lease, serious issues can arise and sometimes bring about litigation. Two

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Detroit public land transfer may impact local jobs

The new Red Wings arena may be one step closer to construction after the developer in charge of the project agreed to hire from the local pool of Detroit residents. However, the City Council President wants more than a verbal agreement and is pushing for a more solid guarantee from

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