Sec. 105. (1) "Lessee" means a person, other than the owner, who holds an interest, other than a security interest, in real property. (2) "Lien claimant" means a person having a right to a construction lien under this act. (3) "Owner" means a person holding a fee interest in real property or an equitable interest arising out of a land contract.
Mich. Comp. Laws § 570.1105
Additional definitions
Applied in 7 court decisions — leading case Karaus v. Bank of New York Mellon (2012)
Most recently applied in Ronnisch Construction Group, Inc v. Lofts on the Nine, LLC (July 2016)
1980, Act 497, Eff
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