Broker Liable for Slander of Title

Read the full decision: Anton v. Mr. C’s Lake Orion, L.L.C.

A Michigan court has held that a commercial real estate broker (“Broker”) may be held liable for slander of title for violations of the state’s Commercial Real Estate Broker’s Lien Act (“CREBLA”).

Broker entered into an exclusive listing agreement with the owner (“Owner”) of a commercial property. Pursuant to the agreement, Broker was to receive a commission... Read More