Bill > HB4524

This bill amends Michigan's Marketable Record Title Act to clarify and update provisions related to land title transactions and recording of property interests. The bill establishes that a person with an unbroken chain of title for 20 years (for mineral interests) or 40 years (for other interests) is considered to have a marketable record title, subject to certain exceptions. It defines key terms like "claimant" and "property owners' association" and provides detailed requirements for recording notices of claim to preserve property interests. The bill specifies that certain types of interests cannot be barred, such as easements, environmental restrictions, and interests created by condominium master deeds. The legislation aims to simplify land title transactions by allowing people to rely on record titles covering a defined time period and extinguishing older, unrecorded claims. Additionally, the bill includes provisions to prevent the misuse of notice recordings for the purpose of slandering property titles, with potential financial penalties for those who file frivolous or malicious claims. The changes are designed to provide greater clarity and certainty in property ownership and title transfers.

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https://legislature.mi.gov/Bills/Bill?ObjectName=2025-HB-4524