Miller Johnson real estate attorneys Rachel Hillegonds, Karen Custer and Alan Schwartz discuss real estate surveys and why it is important to get one in a real estate transaction.  Additional topics include types of surveys, what information surveyors need to successfully complete a survey, and reviewing the survey and title documents for discrepancies.

Miller Johnson attorneys Jeff Ammon and Matt Van Dyk talk about construction contracts. They will be discussing Do’s and Don’ts as well at tips and traps for owners as well as contractors. The most commonly used contracts are from the form set from the American Institute of Architects (AIA Forms). Jeff and Matt talk contract […]

Miller Johnson attorneys JJ Henn, Bob O’Brien and Dan Perk discuss the recent Michigan Supreme Court decision in Baruch SLS, Inc. v. Twp of Tittabawassee and the decision that clarified charitable property tax exemption to charitable organizations. This decision is important for a couple of reasons. First, this decision will apply to all nonprofits that […]

Miller Johnson attorneys Alan Schwartz, Matt Van Dyk and Jim Ens discuss Subordination, Non-Disturbance and Attornment agreements, otherwise know as SNDAs, and the relative rights of commercial tenants and lenders who hold mortgages on the property that is being leased. Alan, Matt and Jim cover the terminology used in SNDAs, what an SNDA accomplishes, why […]

In this podcast Jim Ens, Cindy Ortega and J.J. Henn discuss Section 1031 Exchanges, also referred to as deferred like-kind exchanges. Topics covered include what is a Section 1031 Exchange and when is it used, what is the benefit of using this sales vehicle, along with who is involved in this type of transaction and […]

Jeff Ammon, Jim Ens and Cindy Ortega discuss Triple Net Leases and Gross Leases.  Topics covered include things to look out for specific to each type of lease, who typically uses each type of lease, what are the pitfalls and protections for landlords and tenants for each type, managing lease expectations, issues related to insurance […]

Miller Johnson real estate attorneys Jeff Ammon, Cindy Ortega and Matt VanDyk discuss Zoning Administrators in this latest podcast.  Listen while they give dos and don’ts when you find you need to request a zoning change like a change in use, variances, or setbacks.    Additional info on locating the zoning map or master plan for […]

Miller Johnson real estate attorneys Cindy Ortega, Matt Van Dyk and Eric Starck focus on uncapping of Michigan property taxes in commercial transactions in this podcast episode.  Topics include property tax terminology, how is a property’s taxable value determined, when does a property’s taxable value get reset, or “uncapped,” to the state’s estimated value, timing of […]

January in Michigan will bring your 2018 property tax assessment notices. Deadlines to appeal begin to run as early as February. In this episode, Jeff Ammon, Bob O’Brien and JJ Henn alert you to the very short and sometimes confusing deadlines for addressing property tax issues in Michigan.  They will cover how to understand your […]

In this podcast, Miller Johnson Real Estate Attorneys Eric Starck, Jim Ens and Matt Van Dyk discuss the important role of the real estate broker in both leasing space and buying or selling a property.  Our attorneys regularly recommend the parties have a broker for a variety of reasons including both sides being better informed, […]