A verbal modification to a written lease may run afoul of the Michigan statute of frauds, but that doesn't necessarily mean it is unenforceable.
Are Verbal Lease Modifications Enforceable in Michigan?
Category: Financial Services – Real Property
Under the Federal WARN Act and Similar State Laws, Mortgage Industry Employers Must Provide 60-Day Advance Notice Before Laying Off Employees
As mortgage industry layoffs continue, employers must know their obligations under the federal WARN Act and related state laws to provide 60-day advance notice to affected employees.
David Hart Leads Workshop During State Bar of Michigan Real Property Law Section Summer Conference
David Hart presented a title fraud workshop during the 2022 Real Property Law Section Summer Conference.
Recent New York Decisions Strictly Interpreting Notice Requirements Serve as Cautionary Tale for Mortgage Lenders and Servicers Everywhere
A "belt and suspenders" approach is appropriate and prudent in many contexts.
Failing to Understand Eminent Domain Proceedings Can Condemn Mortgagees to Significant Losses
By Sydney E. Wright Mortgage lenders are well-versed in protecting their interests in pledged property ...
Lots of Weak Links: Phishing Threats and Other Cyberattacks Against Mortgage Industry Require Increased Countermeasures
Any cybersecurity program is only as strong as its weakest link.