Summary
CM Waters reported the Michigan House and Senate are advancing anti-deed-fraud bills and proposed a pilot program housed in the Law Department; active investigations with DPD, the Register of Deeds and the Wayne County Prosecutor are underway.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 2
- Last 30 days
- 1
Discussed at 1 meeting in the last 60 days; most recently Nov 10, 2026.
Impact analysis
Unknown; the pilot program's cost has not been established.
Homeowners, especially seniors, vulnerable to fraudulent deed transfers.
Victims of already-completed deed fraud await restitution.
Mentions & discussions (2)
City Council Formal Session
Council Member Waters wants the city to formally back a Michigan legislative package helping victims of deed fraud — a persistent problem for Detroit homeowners.
City Council Budget Hearings
CM Waters reported the Michigan House and Senate are advancing anti-deed-fraud bills and proposed a pilot program housed in the Law Department; active investigations with DPD, the Register of Deeds and the Wayne County Prosecutor are underway.
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