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Lake Access and Rental Properties: Legal Pitfalls Every Host Should Avoid

Lake Access and Rental Properties: Legal Pitfalls Every Host Should Avoid

Update: 2025-08-01
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Are you confident about your lake access rights? Do you really know where your property line ends? In this episode of STR Law, real estate attorney Adam Toosley of Thompson Coburn LLP joins us to demystify some of the most misunderstood—and litigated—aspects of property ownership.

With over 20 years of real estate litigation experience, Adam explains key legal concepts like adverse possession, easements, and riparian rights in plain English. You'll hear how everyday features like an old footpath or misplaced fence can turn into high-stakes legal battles—and what you can do to protect your short-term rental investment.

Whether you're already managing a lakefront rental or thinking about buying one, this episode is packed with practical legal insight to help you steer clear of costly mistakes.

Tune in, lawyer up, and learn how to protect what’s yours.

Key Topics Covered:

  • Adverse possession and boundary disputes

  • Lake access rights specific to Michigan

  • Why a professional property survey is worth every penny

  • Legal tips for avoiding property line headaches

    • Protecting your STR investment with smart legal steps

    Contact Adam:

    https://www.thompsoncoburn.com/people/adam-c-toosley/

    Schedule a call with Katie:

    https://calendly.com/katiejohnsonplc/15-minute-consultation


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    Lake Access and Rental Properties: Legal Pitfalls Every Host Should Avoid

    Lake Access and Rental Properties: Legal Pitfalls Every Host Should Avoid

    Katie Johnson