Restrictive Covenants In Employment Contracts Uk In Michigan
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The board of directors of a Michigan homeowners association has a duty to enforce the various regulations contained in the restrictive covenants, declaration or deed restrictions as written, subject to limited exceptions.
Michigan courts will enforce noncompetes that are “reasonable.” Just what is reasonable is a matter of balancing the employer's business interest against the right of the employee to work and earn a living in his or her trade.
Many Michigan businesses require their employees to sign non-compete agreements. Although many people assume these types of agreements are not enforceable, the fact is that non-compete agreements may be enforceable under Michigan so long as certain requirements are met.
Act 234 of 2022 AN ACT to prohibit the recording of deeds or other instruments relating to real property that contain certain restrictive covenants or conditions; to make such restrictions unenforceable; and to provide remedies with respect to those instruments.
Some of the most common restrictive covenants include: Alterations and extensions to the building. Changes to the use of a property, for example, converting a building into flats or turning a house into business premises. Rent and lease restrictions. Limitations on pets. Limitations on home colour.
How long do restrictive covenants last? They have no official expiration date. As long as the legal requirements for a restrictive covenant are otherwise met, a restrictive covenant could be hundreds of years old and could still be enforceable.
Consequently, even where non-compete clauses are found in employment contracts, they may not necessarily be enforceable, unless a court considers that the non-compete clause is to protect a “legitimate business interest” and is no wider than reasonably necessary.
This is called a 'non-solicitation clause'. Or your contract might say you can't do any business with former customers at all - even if they approach you. This is called a 'non-dealing covenant'. Ask your old employer if they'll let you ignore the limit on who you can work for.
Michigan courts will enforce noncompetes that are “reasonable.” Just what is reasonable is a matter of balancing the employer's business interest against the right of the employee to work and earn a living in his or her trade.
