Gov. Gretchen Whitmer has signed House Bill 4524, a bipartisan bill that gives Michiganders more time to protect their property rights and clarifies rules regarding land and home ownership.
"I’m proud to sign this commonsense, bipartisan bill that will protect Michigan homeowners,” said Whitmer. “This bill will clarify the rules for property transfers, so when you go to sell your house or land, there are no surprises that can get in the way. It will lower costs, help keep property records up to date, and make government more efficient. Let’s keep making sure our government works for Michiganders throughout the state.”
House Bill 4524, sponsored by state Representative Douglas Wozniak (R-Shelby Township), better protects the interests of Michigan land and homeowners by making property transactions more straightforward. Specifically, the bill gives owners more time to claim a property interest, extending the deadline by two years. As such, property owners will have more time to record their land interests, including, but not limited to, rights related to minerals, driveways, and walking paths. This bill also clarifies the property interests of parties involved in real estate transactions. Under this bill, Michiganders will be protected from surprise claims based on old, forgotten, or vague documents and be encouraged to maintain the accuracy of their property records.
“This legislation ensures Michigan’s land records are accurate, reliable, and easier to navigate,” said State Representative Doug Wozniak (R-Shelby Township). “Homeownership is one of the most important investments a family can make, and our laws should give people confidence in their property rights. By strengthening the Marketable Record Title Act, we’re helping to protect homeowners while making real estate transactions more straightforward.”
"I’m proud to sign this commonsense, bipartisan bill that will protect Michigan homeowners,” said Whitmer. “This bill will clarify the rules for property transfers, so when you go to sell your house or land, there are no surprises that can get in the way. It will lower costs, help keep property records up to date, and make government more efficient. Let’s keep making sure our government works for Michiganders throughout the state.”
House Bill 4524, sponsored by state Representative Douglas Wozniak (R-Shelby Township), better protects the interests of Michigan land and homeowners by making property transactions more straightforward. Specifically, the bill gives owners more time to claim a property interest, extending the deadline by two years. As such, property owners will have more time to record their land interests, including, but not limited to, rights related to minerals, driveways, and walking paths. This bill also clarifies the property interests of parties involved in real estate transactions. Under this bill, Michiganders will be protected from surprise claims based on old, forgotten, or vague documents and be encouraged to maintain the accuracy of their property records.
“This legislation ensures Michigan’s land records are accurate, reliable, and easier to navigate,” said State Representative Doug Wozniak (R-Shelby Township). “Homeownership is one of the most important investments a family can make, and our laws should give people confidence in their property rights. By strengthening the Marketable Record Title Act, we’re helping to protect homeowners while making real estate transactions more straightforward.”
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