Happy Friday, all! I took this photo today – the sun is shining and it is starting to feel like spring. In what was already a shocking day for a major lender, Wells Fargo, the Michigan Court of Appeals, in a case of binding precedent, invalidated an efficient tool lenders and investors routinelyContinue reading “Real Estate Law Update for Investors and Lenders: Court of Appeals Holds “Admittedly Curious Practice” “Expungement Affidavit” is Not Permitted under Statute.”
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Business Law Update: When Can a Business Sue Another Business over its Corporate Status?
I (like much of West Michigan) am headed out the office and on vacation for my kids’ Spring Break. But before I go I wanted to share an interesting business law case that came out a few days ago. Check out the March 27, 2018 case: Michigan Radiology Society v OMIC, LLC et al TheContinue reading “Business Law Update: When Can a Business Sue Another Business over its Corporate Status?”
Business Law Update: Michigan Bill Would Prohibit Non-Disparagement Clauses with Consumers.
I’m not going to sugar coat it – it is a gray day in downtown Grand Rapids. I had lunch with a friend today, who told me – he can’t stand it when in response to the question “how are you doing” someone gives a pat answer – “good”. I agree. I appreciate authenticity.Continue reading “Business Law Update: Michigan Bill Would Prohibit Non-Disparagement Clauses with Consumers.”
Lessons from Court: Real Estate Investors combating the Affordable Housing Crisis
I took this photo this morning. Even when its cold outside, there is just something about the morning sun rising over Grand Rapids that gets me excited. Wearing Multiple Hats. Life is complicated when we wear multiple hats. I’ve written about the multiple hats I wear. We all wear multiple hats. For example –Continue reading “Lessons from Court: Real Estate Investors combating the Affordable Housing Crisis”
Business Law Update: Concerning Current Politics and Non-Disparagement Clauses
Today I read an interesting article published by the ABAJournal. The ABAJournal article asks an interesting question (all politics aside): “If Trump sues Bannon for violating a nondisclosure agreement, what are his damages?” Again, all politics aside, the article presents interesting questions that comes up in business transactions: when faced with entering a business relationship shouldContinue reading “Business Law Update: Concerning Current Politics and Non-Disparagement Clauses”
Legal Update for Real Estate Investors: Fraud, Harassment, and a Bill to Penalize Falsely Representing Need for a Service Animal.
A beautiful end to Tuesday. Here’s a profound truth those in the real estate industry will readily acknowledge: Owning and Managing Real Estate is uniquely challenging. I hear it from my Property Owner/Manager clients. I experience it when I am involved in negotiating in landlord/tenant disputes. If you own or manage investment real estate, youContinue reading “Legal Update for Real Estate Investors: Fraud, Harassment, and a Bill to Penalize Falsely Representing Need for a Service Animal.”
Legal Update for Commercial and Residential Property Managers, Investors: Winter is Here. Are you Prepared?
The snow is coming down in Grand Rapids! I took this photo last week from my office – ice skating has officially started. With the winter months – comes an issue for landlords, property managers, and real estate investors… icy sidewalks and parking lots. These types of conditions are a primary reason why investorsContinue reading “Legal Update for Commercial and Residential Property Managers, Investors: Winter is Here. Are you Prepared?”
Grand Rapids Combats Affordable Housing Crisis – Eviction Prevention Program
Updated: I posted a few years back about Kent County’s Eviction Prevention Program. I just saw this article about Muskegon’s Eviction Prevention Program. Check it out. It is good news to hear that there this program is achieving some success, keeping people out of homelessness. There is definitely more work to be done… You knowContinue reading “Grand Rapids Combats Affordable Housing Crisis – Eviction Prevention Program”
Real Estate Investors and Property Managers – 2020 Update on the “Bed Bug Bill”
****Updated January 21, 2020**** Today RPOA Michigan reported that Grand Rapids, Michigan 18th on the List of Top 50 Bed Bug Cities. This is not a good list to be on. Every year for the last few years, I’ve reported on legislation introduced to address the allocation of responsibility for bed bug and other infestationsContinue reading “Real Estate Investors and Property Managers – 2020 Update on the “Bed Bug Bill””
Real Estate Law Update: Real Estate Investors Be Careful When Interacting with Occupants of Foreclosed Property.
It is a rainy Monday afternoon. It has been dark all day long. I took this picture earlier today and the rain isn’t letting up. As a way to distract from the gloomy weather I thought it might be a good opportunity to share some of my thoughts about a court case that came out aContinue reading “Real Estate Law Update: Real Estate Investors Be Careful When Interacting with Occupants of Foreclosed Property.”
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