October 2021

An informative e-newsletter for the Real Property Law Section of the State Bar of Michigan.

U.S. Supreme Court Partially Lifts New York Eviction Moratorium

By Max Aidenbaum, Dickinson Wright PLLC

On August 12, 2021, a divided Supreme Court in Chrysafis v. Marks granted an application filed by a group of New York landlords to partially enjoin enforcement of the State’s moratorium on residential evictions.

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Solar Explosion

By Richard Sundquist, Clark Hill PLC

While tax appeals of wind energy systems before the Michigan Tax Tribunal continue unabated involving 19 of 34 commercial wind parks in Michigan (710 turbines of 1,581), the next renewable gold mine and battleground for real estate and municipal attorneys, solar energy, is here. Consumers Energy is anticipating 1100 MW of additional utility scale solar production between 2022 and 2024 and 60% of all of its electric production from renewables (mostly solar) by 2040.

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Legislative Report

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The views and opinions expressed in these articles are those of the authors, and they do not reflect in any way the positions of the State Bar of Michigan or the Real Property Law Section. These columns are meant for informational purposes only and should not be construed as legal advice. IRS Circular 230 Disclosure: To ensure compliance with requirements imposed by the Internal Revenue Service, we inform you that any U.S. federal tax advice contained in this communication (including any attachments) was not intended or written to be used, and cannot be used, by any person for the purpose of (i) avoiding tax-related penalties or (ii) promoting, marketing, or recommending to another person any transaction or matter addressed in this communication.