Real Estate Fraud Concerns

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In Michigan, real estate fraud and misrepresentation can be addressed under MCL 565.951 et seq. (Seller Disclosure Act), MCL 600.5805 (Statute of Limitations for Fraud), and MCL 565.954 (Misrepresentation and Fraud in Real Estate Transactions). These laws require sellers to disclose known property issues and allow claims within specific timeframes. Fraud claims must be filed within six years of discovery, while seller disclosure claims have a three-year limit. If professionals failed to verify key documents, these statutes might help void contracts if fraud is proven. Consider consulting a local attorney for personalized advice.

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OK now I would like to ask by none of the professionals in this transaction validate the seller certificate of occupancy. I just found it was fraudulent earlier this year. I’m also just finding out about the square footage that when the seller purchased in November * the square foot is * ft.², I purchased in March *, * square footage went up to * ft.² my documents there’s an affidavit from the sellers stating that there had been no new add-ons with the last 120 days and that was at closing on March *, * I just now finding out that the appraiser was supposed to get the correct square footage of the property for the mortgage company. The seller lives across the street from the home I purchased there’s a lot more things going on as you can see when you read my question that provided Was everything going on that? I just told you in the first question what laws will cover me if I signed a one year purchase agreement that did not know one tell me about it also I’m just discovering that I went and got a copy of my closing documents last week now I closed in March *. I contacted multiple title companies when you get a copy of your title. I mean you’re closing documents they’re supposed to be in black-and-white , some of these documents have signature and I also find it suspicious that when I was calling for copies of my documents, I called title company that’s where I was. They told me I did not close there. They didn’t have any record of me closing there the bottom of the paper they said it was something called title connect. I’ve never heard of them in my email box, Gmail and I go to type in venture. It shows J Fletcher or something when I type in like title connect. Nothing comes up in my emails so I need the MCL that will cover me for these that I can mention to the lawyer and also can you write up , I don’t know maybe a draft with all my complaints and everything and do you know of any cases that are similar to my and homebuyer won the case

For your situation in Michigan, consider the following Michigan Compiled Laws (MCL) relevant to real estate fraud and professional negligence:
- MCL *.* et seq.: Seller Disclosure Act
- MCL *.*: Statute of Limitations for Fraud
- MCL *.*: Misrepresentation and Fraud in Real Estate Transactions
These statutes might help to void a mortgage contract and a purchase agreement if fraud or misrepresentation is proven.
Would you like more detailed information about how these laws apply to your case?

Yes

For your situation, here are some relevant Michigan Compiled Laws (MCL):
- MCL *.* et seq.: Seller Disclosure Act
- MCL *.*: Statute of Limitations for Fraud
- MCL *.*: Misrepresentation and Fraud in Real Estate Transactions
These statutes can help address the issues you've mentioned, such as fraudulent concealment and misrepresentation.
Would you like assistance in drafting a complaint letter to your lawyer?

Yes please and can it state all of my concerns that I mentioned when on my first question to you and can you also in the draft provide CL law for each situation I live in Michigan and what is revision for a mortgage contract I might not be stating the word right but I know it has something to do with voiding this contract getting all my money back. There’s * million things. The seller lied about. Can you kind of make it easy easy for me to understand because I am not attorney.

Draft Complaint Letter
November *, *
To:
Donald Dace, Assistant Director
UAW-FCA-Ford-General Motors Legal Services Plan
* Woodbridge, 4th Floor
Detroit, MI *
Subject: Appeal of Decision Regarding Fraudulent Concealment and Misrepresentation in Home Purchase
Dear Mr. Dace,
I am writing to appeal the decision outlined in the letter dated October *, *, from James Greene regarding my case (Case No. *-*-*).
Issues Discovered:
*. Certificate of Occupancy (CofO)
- Discovery Date: May *
- Details: No valid CofO existed for my home when sold in March *.
- Relevant Law:
- MCL *.* et seq.: Seller Disclosure Act
- MCL *.*: Misrepresentation and Fraud in Real Estate Transactions
*. Square Footage Discrepancy
- Discovery Date: May *
- Details: Property listed as *,* sq ft in November *, but increased to *,* sq ft by March * without any new construction.
- Relevant Law:
- MCL *.*: Misrepresentation and Fraud in Real Estate Transactions
*. Suspicious Closing Documents
- Discovery Date: October/November *
- Details: Copies of my closing documents have signatures in blue ink, raising concerns about tampering.
- Relevant Law:
- MCL *.*: Statute of Limitations for Fraud
*. Unauthorized Door Replacement
- Discovery Date: Late May/early June *
- Details: Original back door replaced without authorization; seller provided manipulated images as proof.
- Relevant Law:
- MCL *.* et seq.: Seller Disclosure Act
*. False Claims About Updates
- Discovery Date: Various
- Details: Seller falsely claimed updates to the kitchen, bathroom, roof, and water heater.
- Relevant Law:
- MCL *.*: Misrepresentation and Fraud in Real Estate Transactions
*. Electrical Hazards and Structural Issues
- **

Can you give me the timeframe for each one of these after I signed a one year purchase agreement contract which I did not know that’s what I was signing. The real estate agent was terrible. She did not even tell me I had the right to do a final walk-through before closing

In Michigan, relevant timeframes for pursuing claims include:
- MCL *.*: Statute of Limitations for Fraud - 6 years from discovery.
- MCL *.* et seq.: Seller Disclosure Act - Claims must be made within 3 years from the date of discovery.
- MCL *.*: Misrepresentation and Fraud - Must be initiated within 6 years from the date of discovery.
Would you like more detailed guidance on how to proceed with your case?

OK with the sellers disclosure I noticed and found out about different things at different times for is and when we first moved in the home we purchased in March we did not move in until the end of May early June and I noticed something was different and I realize he switched the back doorand something I found out maybe in the middle of * up until now I’m finding more and more things on top of this person manipulating my appraisal report. My inspection report report is intercepting my emails. He’s in my son’s account. The father is And something I found out maybe in the middle of * up until now I’m finding more and more things on top of this person manipulating my appraisal report. My inspection report is intercepting my emails. He’s in my sons account. The father is professor at college for computer software and the other. The son is a . Engineers they have a tech company and I also noticed that we offered to pay $*,* for the home. Come to find out we end up paying full asking price for the home now who do this fall but can you?

It appears you have multiple claims of fraud and misrepresentation related to your home purchase in Dearborn, MI. Based on your description, here's a structured summary and relevant Michigan Compiled Laws (MCL) that might help:

Issues and Relevant Laws:
*. Certificate of Occupancy (CofO)
- Discovery Date: May *
- Details: No valid CofO existed when sold in March *.
- Relevant Laws:
- MCL *.* et seq. (Seller Disclosure Act)
- MCL *.* (Misrepresentation and Fraud in Real Estate Transactions)
*. Square Footage Discrepancy
- Discovery Date: May *
- Details: Square footage increased without new construction.
- Relevant Law:
- MCL *.* (Misrepresentation and Fraud in Real Estate Transactions)
*. Suspicious Closing Documents
- Discovery Date: October/November *
- Details: Signatures in blue ink on copies, indicating tampering.
- Relevant Law:
- MCL *.* (Statuteof Limitations for Fraud)
*. Unauthorized Door Replacement
- Discovery Date: Late May/early June *
- Details: Back door replaced without authorization; manipulated images provided.
- Relevant Law:
- MCL *.* et seq. (Seller Disclosure Act)
*. False Claims About Updates
- Discovery Date: Various
- Details: False claims about updates to kitchen, bathroom, roof, and water heater.
- Relevant Law:
- MCL *.* (Misrepresentation and Fraud in Real Estate Transactions)
*. Electrical Hazards and Structural Issues
- Discovery Date: Various
- Details: Outlets sparking, no subfloors.
- Relevant Law:
- MCL *.* et seq. (Seller Disclosure Act)

Timeframes for Claims:
- MCL *.*: 6 years from discovery for fraud claims.
- MCL *.* et seq.: 3 years from discovery under the Seller Disclosure Act.
- MCL *.*: 6 years from discovery for misrepresentation and fraud.
Would you like more detailed

Now can you provide to me the MCL statue and make it simple enough for me to understand about me signing a one year purchase agreement but I basically signed it with a lot of false and misrepresentation and professor professionals not doing their job neither the mortgage company, title company my real estate agent, nor did the appraiser get the correct square footage of this homethe professionals, title mortgage company my real estate agent authenticate the certificate of August to sell this home now do Can you revise the statement and also add these in there too, but can you specifically give me the information for the MSL a contract with the homebuyer sign did not know this was coming up in the future what what is the MCL do not cover me. Can you explain it to me and Simple revise the draft of all my concerns and everything

For your situation in Michigan, here are some relevant Michigan Compiled Laws (MCL) that might help address your concerns:
- MCL *.* et seq.: Seller Disclosure Act
- Requires sellers to disclose known issues about the property.

- MCL *.*: Statute of Limitations for Fraud
- You have 6 years from discovery to file a claim for fraud.

- MCL *.*: Misrepresentation and Fraud in Real Estate Transactions
- Addresses misrepresentation and fraud by the seller and others in real estate transactions.

Draft Complaint Letter
November *, *
To:
Donald Dace, Assistant Director
UAW-FCA-Ford-General Motors Legal Services Plan
* Woodbridge, 4th Floor
Detroit, MI *
Subject: Appeal of Decision Regarding Fraudulent Concealment and Misrepresentation in Home Purchase
Dear Mr. Dace,
I am writing to appeal the decision outlined in the letter dated October *, *, from James Greene regarding my case (Case No. *-*-*).
Issues Discovered:
*. Certificate of Occupancy (CofO)
- Discovery Date: May *
- Details: No valid CofO existed for my home when sold in March *.
- Relevant Laws:
- MCL *.* et seq. (Seller Disclosure Act)
- MCL *.* (Misrepresentation and Fraud in Real Estate Transactions)

*. Square Footage Discrepancy
- Discovery Date: May *
- Details: Square footage increased from *,* sq ft in November * to *,* sq ft in March * without new construction.
- Relevant Law:
- MCL *.* (Misrepresentation and Fraud in Real Estate Transactions)

*. Suspicious Closing Documents
- Discovery Date: October/November *
- Details: Copies of my closing documents have signatures in blue ink, indicating possible tampering.
- Relevant Law:
- MCL *.* (Statute of Limitations for Fraud)

*. Unauthorized Door Replacement
- Discovery Date: Late May/early June

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