Moratorium continues on tax foreclosures in Macomb County
Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Macomb County Treasurer Lawrence Rocca announced this week he will not foreclose on any occupied home or business this year.
Vacant land, unoccupied properties or any property posing a threat to public health, safety and welfare will continue to be subject to foreclosure, he said.
“Collecting delinquent taxes is one of the main responsibilities of any county treasurer, but the public health risk involved with foreclosing on an occupied home or business is too high during a pandemic,” Rocco said.
Although occupied properties are won’t face foreclosure this year, delinquent taxes must still be paid and any unpaid balances will continue to accrue interest.
Rocco noted that last year he implemented a new four tier approach to address financial hardships.
He encouraged taxpayers to call the treasurer’s office at (586) 469-5190 to determine whether they are eligible to receive a payment plan that lowers delinquent taxes, interest or fees.
Additional information is available at www.macombtreasurer.com.
SBM unveils new online Resource Directory
The State Bar of Michigan’s new online Resource Directory is now available at michbar.org/resource-directory.
The directory includes comprehensive contact information for courts, state and local government, and lawyer associations — all in one regularly updated place.
The Resource Directory will no longer be published in print, a change directed by the Board of Commissioners as a cost-saving measure for the State Bar.
Wayne Law accepting applications for free pre-law institute
Undergraduate students interested in law are eligible to apply for Wayne State University Law School’s 2021 Damon J. Keith Pre-Law Summer Institute.
The four-week summer program, free to all participants, is open to rising juniors and seniors who are pursuing an undergraduate degree at any institution.
Sophomores participating in a 3+3 program at Wayne State or Oakland University are also eligible to apply. Applicants must have graduated from a Detroit Public Schools Community District Public High School or be residents of the city of Detroit.
Most programming and instruction will take place online, though in-person activities may be considered on a case-by-case basis depending on university policy and CDC guidelines.
All interested students, regardless of wThe program will take place July 12-August 6.
This program is named for Judge Damon J. Keith, who served for more than 50 years on the federal bench.
Visit go.wayne.edu/djk-institute to apply.
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