Short Term Rentals, Long Term Consequences

By Clifford H. Bloom, Esq. Bloom Sluggett Law PC Grand Rapids, Michigan www.bsmlawpc.com You likely have been hearing quite a bit recently about short-term rentals in Michigan. What is a short-term rental and why does it matter? There is no specific legal definition...

The Killer Bees Appear to be Winning – An Update on Wake Boats

By Clifford H. Bloom, Esq. Bloom Sluggett, PC Grand Rapids, Michigan www.bloomsluggett.com The watercraft commonly known as wakeboard boats, bladder boats, ballast boats or wave boats (hereinafter, “wake boats”) are increasingly becoming a big problem on inland lakes...

“OF MOSQUITOES AND KILLER BEES”

By Clifford H. Bloom, Esq. Bloom Sluggett  PC Grand Rapids, Michigan There have been many headaches for lakefront property owners in Michigan over the years, particularly with regard to the latest watercraft “toy”. During the 1960’s and 1970’s, the main safety problem...

Another Lake Road End Case

Another Lake Road End Case By Clifford H. Bloom, Esq. Bloom Sluggett Morgan, PC Grand Rapids, Michigan www.bsmlawpc.com On October 25, 2016, the Michigan Court of Appeals released its unpublished decision in O’Neill, et al. v Moses, et al. (Case Nos. 329227, 330527,...

“Tips for Sellers of Waterfront Property”

ATTORNEY WRITES By Clifford H. Bloom, Esq. Bloom Sluggett Morgan, PC Grand Rapids, Michigan www.bsmlawpc.com “Tips for Sellers of Waterfront Property” Potential buyers of waterfront property are not the only ones who face a sometimes daunting task, particularly with...

Title Insurance

ATTORNEY WRITES By Clifford H. Bloom, Esq. Bloom Sluggett Morgan, PC Grand Rapids, Michigan www.bsmlawpc.com In Michigan, it is foolish to purchase riparian or waterfront property without having a title insurance commitment done by a title insurance company for the...