Mich. Comp. Laws § 445.1031
Short title.
This act shall be known and may be cited as the "solicitation of deeds act".
Michigan Compiled Laws — SOLICITATION OF DEEDS ACT (Act 79 of 2016)
Michigan · statute · 79 of 2016, Mich. Comp. Laws · 7 active provisions
Mich. Comp. Laws § 445.1032
Definitions.
As used in this act: (a) "Deed" means a written instrument entitled to be recorded in the office of the register of deeds that purports to convey or transfer title to a freehold interest in any lands, tenements, or other realty in this state by way of grant or bargain and sale from the named grantor to the named grante…
Mich. Comp. Laws § 445.1033
Soliciting fee for providing copy of deed; statement on document required; contents; form; rules; fee; limitation; furnishing copy of document to county office of register of deeds.
(1) A person soliciting a fee for providing a copy of a deed or a free copy of a deed in connection with the solicitation for any other service or product shall state on the top of the document used for the solicitation, in at least 24-point type, all of the following: (a) That the solicitation is not from a public bod…
Mich. Comp. Laws § 445.1034
Exceptions.
This act does not apply to any of the following: (a) A title insurance company authorized to do business in this state or its authorized agent. (b) A licensed mortgage loan originator, mortgage broker, lender, or servicer, or a depository financial institution authorized under state and federal law to originate or serv…
Mich. Comp. Laws § 445.1035
Investigation; violation; penalty.
The department may investigate violations of this act. The department may request the attorney general to bring an action against any person that violates this act. The court may order a person that violates this act to refund all of the money paid to the violator with respect to the solicitation. In addition, the pers…
Mich. Comp. Laws § 445.1036
Action by attorney general; remedies; notice; violation of terms of injunction, order, decree, or judgment.
(1) If the attorney general has probable cause to believe that a person has engaged, is engaging, or is about to engage in a method, act, or practice that is unlawful under this act, and gives notice in accordance with this section, the attorney general may bring an action in accordance with principles of equity to res…
Mich. Comp. Laws § 445.1037
Subpoena; contents; service; notice; actions by court; confidential records; disclosure; violation as misdemeanor.
(1) Upon the ex parte application of the attorney general to the circuit court in the county where the defendant is established or conducts business or, if the defendant is not established in this state, in Ingham County, the circuit court, if it finds probable cause to believe a person has engaged, is engaging, or is…