Legal Question in Real Estate Law in Michigan

The Land Contract documents themselves govern this. Assuming though that they are silent, then the purchaser can make whatever changes they want and assume the risk one way or another. For example, if you default on the Land Contract and the seller forfeits the Land Contract they get to take possession of the property, keep all of the money paid so far by you and keep the improvements you made. If you make changes that are harmful to the subject property and the Land Contract is forfeited then you could be sued for "waste", which is a term that describes harming a property that you are in possession of. I would have to review the Land Contract to give a definitive answer to your question. Aldrich Legal Services, PLLC specializes in Real Estate law, along with Probate/Estate Planning, Bankruptcy, Family Law and other areas of the law. If we can be of service to you please visit our website at aldrichlegalservices.com or call me directly at (734) 404-3000 for a free consultation.