Michigan Supreme Court Decision HUGE Implications for Detroit.

[Johnnny5]

I don't believe either should happen. Back taxes on single family residential properties should never be grounds for such actions. Put a lien on the property and collect if it's ever sold. Prohibit transfer of title to relatives if the owner dies. Garnish wages or a small portion of any government benefit checks.

NO ONE should ever be forced out of their primary home for taxes.

Many [[Maybe even most) homeowners in Detroit would simply NEVER pay property taxes. And why would they? Under this idea a young person could buy an inexpensive home for cash, live in it until they're 80 and never pay their share for city services, schools, anything. The sale of the house when they pass isn't likely to add up to anywhere near the loss in taxes.