Michigan § 211.965 - Affidavit claiming property not abandoned.
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§ 211.965. Affidavit claiming property not abandoned.
An owner or a person with a legal interest in the property may file an affidavit claiming the property is not abandoned with the local unit of government before taxes are returned as delinquent or with the county treasurer after taxes are returned as delinquent.
If an affidavit is filed under subsection (1) before the hearing under section 78j of the general property tax act, MCL 211.78j, the property is not forfeited on the immediately preceding March 1 and shall be forfeited on the immediately succeeding March 1 if all delinquent taxes, interest, penalties, and fees have not been paid.
Source: official Michigan text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Michigan § 211.965
What does Michigan Compiled Laws § 211.965 cover?
Section 211.965 ("Affidavit claiming property not abandoned.") 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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