Legal Question in Real Estate Law in Michigan

Who owns it

I had a verbal agreement to sell some land. Buyer gave me a check for downpayment.This was 3and a half years ago. he has neglected to complete deal after many verbal warnings. I sent him a letter and returned his downpayment. He has built several small structures'' storage barns'' and a swing set on the property. He refuses to vacate. He has retained an attorney and is stating that the check was payment in full and that I refuse to give them deed. He was supposed to pay all costs. I no longer want to sell. Do I have to complete this sale


Asked on 12/15/05, 8:50 am

1 Answer from Attorneys
Don Darnell Darnell & Lulgjuraj, P.C.

Re: Who owns it

In a word, no. Contracts for the sale of real property are required to be in writing. You would need to treat this guy as a tresspasser and evict him.

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Answered on 12/15/05, 3:07 pm


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