Foreclosure Law in Michigan
This page covers foreclosure law as it applies in Michigan — the state and federal laws that govern it, filing deadlines, where to get help, and notable in-state decisions. For what foreclosure protects generally, see the national overview.
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Laws that govern foreclosure in Michigan
Michigan state law
- REVISED JUDICATURE ACT OF 1961 › REVISED JUDICATURE ACT OF 1961 › Chapter 32 — FORECLOSURE OF MORTGAGES BY ADVERTISEMENTMI 600 § 600.3204
Cited in 106 court decisions on this topic's terms.
- REVISED JUDICATURE ACT OF 1961 › REVISED JUDICATURE ACT OF 1961 › Chapter 58 — LIMITATION OF ACTIONSMI 600 § 600.5801
Cited in 78 court decisions on this topic's terms.
- REVISED JUDICATURE ACT OF 1961 › REVISED JUDICATURE ACT OF 1961 › Chapter 32 — FORECLOSURE OF MORTGAGES BY ADVERTISEMENTMI 600 § 600.3240
Cited in 76 court decisions on this topic's terms.
- REVISED JUDICATURE ACT OF 1961 › REVISED JUDICATURE ACT OF 1961 › Chapter 32 — FORECLOSURE OF MORTGAGES BY ADVERTISEMENTMI 600 § 600.3236
Cited in 51 court decisions on this topic's terms.
- REVISED JUDICATURE ACT OF 1961 › REVISED JUDICATURE ACT OF 1961 › Chapter 32 — FORECLOSURE OF MORTGAGES BY ADVERTISEMENTMI 600 § 600.3201
Cited in 50 court decisions on this topic's terms.
- TAXATION OF REAL AND PERSONAL PROPERTY › THE GENERAL PROPERTY TAX ACT › Division — ASSESSMENT ROLL.MI 211 § 211.27a
Cited in 35 court decisions on this topic's terms.
Federal law
- Truth in Lending Act
Federal law designed to protect consumers in their dealings with lenders and creditors by requiring meaningful disclosure of credit terms. Codified at 15 U.S.C. §§ 1601 et seq.
- Real Estate Settlement Procedures Act
Where to go & how to get help
Government agencies and non-profit legal-help organizations for foreclosure in Michigan.
Funds free or low-cost housing counseling nationwide; call 800-569-4287 to find a HUD-approved housing counselor in Florida who can help evaluate your options at no charge.
Free foreclosure-prevention counseling from HUD-approved agencies nationwide; call 800-569-4287 to find a counselor near you.
Official U.S. government starting point for finding free or low-cost legal help and legal-aid programs near you.
Locate the LSC-funded legal-aid organization that serves your county for civil (non-criminal) legal problems.
Find your state or local bar association lawyer-referral service and free legal-answer programs.
Find your state attorney general to file consumer-protection, civil-rights, or other complaints.
Not legal advice. State-specific statutes, deadlines and procedures are being sourced and will appear here.