Michigan § 600.5803 - Foreclosure of mortgages.
Full text of Michigan Michigan Compiled Laws § 600.5803 — Foreclosure of mortgages., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 600.5803. Foreclosure of mortgages.
No person shall bring or maintain any action or proceeding to foreclose a mortgage on real estate unless he commences the action or proceeding within 15 years after the mortgage becomes due or within 15 years after the last payment was made on the mortgage. This section limits foreclosure by advertisement and any other entries under the mortgage as well as actions of foreclosure in the courts.
Source: official Michigan text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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What does Michigan Compiled Laws § 600.5803 cover?
Section 600.5803 ("Foreclosure of mortgages.") 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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