How to squat a house in Detroit

**Hornwrecker** · May-07-10, 11:46 AM

Look up "adverse possession" in Michigan. I think you have to openly occupy the property for at least 15 years and pay property taxes on it for that time, then you have to apply for title for that property and prove all of those things.

Consult property lawyer, as these laws are quite confusing.

**Goose** · May-07-10, 04:22 PM

Originally Posted by Hornwrecker

Look up "adverse possession" in Michigan. I think you have to openly occupy the property for at least 15 years and pay property taxes on it for that time, then you have to apply for title for that property and prove all of those things.

Consult property lawyer, as these laws are quite confusing.

if you in the position that you are forced to "squat" in an abandoned home, the possibility that you will have the means necessary to hire a lawyer are probably pretty slim.... just because you squat in a home for 15 years the title doesnt automatically revert to the squatter, there would be a long legal battle, probalby costing more that the actual home itself.....