Legal Question in Real Estate Law in Michigan

I have lost my house deed. I bought it on land contract back in 1996 and paid it off in 60 months. I have been paying property taxes ever since. I went to the adminstrative office to get a copy and they say they don't have it on file. They said to get a copy from the person I purchased the house from. The guy I purchased it from wants us to pay him $300 for a copy. Is this legal? Or is there another way we can obtain our house deed?


Asked on 10/08/12, 3:13 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
Timothy Klisz Klisz Law Office, PLLC

If it has been recorded, you can get a copy from the county. I'm assuming you got it when you paid it off of the land contract? If not, the seller owes you one for free.

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Answered on 10/09/12, 8:05 pm


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