Michigan § 560.252 - Instruments affecting title; prohibit recording unless plat recorded.
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§ 560.252. Instruments affecting title; prohibit recording unless plat recorded.
The register of deeds shall not accept for record any instrument purporting to convey or encumber lots designated by number in a subdivision of land unless a plat showing such lots has previously been recorded.
Source: official Michigan text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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What does Michigan Compiled Laws § 560.252 cover?
Section 560.252 ("Instruments affecting title; prohibit recording unless plat recorded.") is part of the Michigan Compiled Laws, the codified statutory law of Michigan. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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Is this the official text of Michigan law?
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