Your home is your greatest asset. Attorney Demers has successfully defended hundreds of property titles — resolving disputes and securing ownership for Detroit homeowners.
(313) 655-9214 — Urgent HelpWhen your property title is threatened, you need an experienced attorney who understands Michigan real estate law and the local court systems.
Title defense is the legal practice of protecting a property owner's right to their real estate against competing ownership claims, liens, encumbrances, and defects in the chain of title. In Detroit and Wayne County, title issues are especially common due to the region's history of tax foreclosures, estate transfers, and property sales that may have lacked proper documentation.
Attorney Kenneth Demers has represented property owners across Detroit, Dearborn, Livonia, Westland, Inkster, Redford Township, Southfield, Highland Park, and Hamtramck in title disputes and quiet title actions since 1996. His deep familiarity with Wayne County Circuit Court procedures and local recording office practices gives clients a strategic advantage.
Under MCL 600.2932, Michigan allows property owners to file a quiet title action to resolve competing claims and establish clear ownership. This is often necessary when:
✓ A property was purchased at a Wayne County tax sale and the prior owner contests the transfer
✓ There are unresolved liens or encumbrances from previous owners clouding the title
✓ A deed was improperly executed, forged, or contains legal description errors
✓ An heir or family member disputes ownership after an inheritance or probate
✓ Someone claims adverse possession rights to your property
✓ A boundary dispute with a neighbor threatens your property lines
Filing and defending quiet title actions in Wayne County Circuit Court to establish clear ownership and remove all adverse claims.
Defending property owners against adverse possession claims under Michigan's 15-year statutory period (MCL 600.5801).
Resolution of fraudulent deed transfers, boundary disputes, and defective title chains affecting Detroit and Wayne County properties.
Representation in title insurance disputes and claims when covered defects threaten your property ownership rights.
Don't wait until you lose your property. Schedule a free consultation with Attorney Demers to discuss your title defense options.
Call (313) 655-9214Forged deeds, fraudulent transfers, and recording errors can strip you of your property rights. Act now to defend what's yours.
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When ownership is disputed, a quiet title action establishes your legal right to the property once and for all.
Call (313) 655-9214A quiet title action is a lawsuit filed in Michigan circuit court to establish clear ownership of real property and eliminate competing claims. Under MCL 600.2932, any person claiming an interest in land may bring a quiet title action when there is a "cloud" on the title — such as an unresolved lien, a disputed deed, or an adverse possession claim. In Wayne County, quiet title actions are commonly used after tax foreclosure redemptions, to resolve inheritance disputes, and to clear title defects that prevent property sales.
In Wayne County, Michigan, a quiet title action typically takes 3 to 12 months from filing to judgment. Uncontested actions may resolve in as little as 90 days. Contested cases involving disputes over ownership, boundary lines, or adverse possession claims can take 6 to 12 months or longer. An experienced Detroit title defense attorney can help expedite the process through proper service and strong legal arguments.
Under Michigan law (MCL 600.5801), a person may claim ownership of someone else's property through adverse possession if they have occupied it openly, continuously, and exclusively for at least 15 years without the owner's permission. In Detroit neighborhoods and surrounding communities, adverse possession claims often arise when neighbors encroach on vacant lots or when occupants maintain abandoned properties. A title defense attorney can protect rightful owners from losing their property.
Title defense attorney fees in Detroit range from $200 to $400 per hour, with flat-fee options for straightforward quiet title actions ($2,000–$5,000). Demers Law, P.C. offers free initial consultations to evaluate your case and discuss fee arrangements. Located in the Guardian Building in downtown Detroit, we are conveniently accessible from all Wayne County communities.
Yes. Following the Michigan Supreme Court's landmark decision in Rafaeli, LLC v. Oakland County (2020), property owners have expanded rights concerning tax foreclosure surplus proceeds. Additionally, prior owners may challenge the validity of the foreclosure process itself if proper notice was not given. In Wayne County, where tax foreclosures are particularly common, buyers at tax sales often need a quiet title action to establish clear ownership. An experienced title defense attorney can help navigate these complex post-foreclosure disputes.
Attorney Kenneth Demers has resolved hundreds of title disputes in Wayne County courts — protecting homeowners from losing their most valuable asset.
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