News and Insights

11.01.20

Knowing Your Zoning Appeal Deadlines Could be the Difference Between Development and Disappointment

Michael R. Vogt, Bloomfield Hills-based Member in Dykema’s Real Estate Group, authored the State Bare of Michigan Real Property Law Section e-Newsletter article, “Knowing Your Zoning Appeal Deadlines…

3.01.21

The Eviction Moratorium: A Texas Federal Court Holds the CDC Lacks Authority to Regulate Private Property Rights—BUT Eviction Moratorium Remains

On Thursday, February 25, 2021, a Federal Court Judge in the Eastern District of Texas sided with a group of landlords by holding that the eviction moratorium instituted by the Centers for Disease…

3.26.25

Will Michigan Make Land Splits Easier for Real Estate Developers? (with Sam Kilberg and Bel Martin)

Will Michigan’s new land division bills make development easier? Senate Bill 23 and House Bill 4081 could expand land split opportunities—but what does that mean for developers, utilities, and…

3.24.25

5 Things I Learned in 50 Years of Legal Practice

What lessons can a 50-year veteran of law offer to young and seasoned attorneys alike? Dan Schairbaum, leader of Dykema’s Real Estate practice group, sits down with Carl Rashid to discuss key insights…

2.22.24

Where does the money for affordable housing come from?

How do you bridge the gap between development costs and what low-income renters can afford? Among other sources, public funding efforts play a big role in ensuring access to safe and stable housing…

11.29.23

Tax Increment Financing: the funding tool spurring economic growth across the country

When a vacant, blighted, contaminated, or otherwise challenged property is redeveloped, it becomes more valuable–but where does this funding come from? In many cases, developers initiate a Tax…

8.23.22

Rochelle Lento's Affordable Housing Practice Highlighted in The PuLSE Institute

Rochelle Lento was highlighted in The PuLSE Institute article, “Top Affordable Housing Expert Rochelle Lento to Speak at PuLSE National Economic Conference September 15.” Lento was recognized as a,…

8.11.22

Rochelle Lento Discusses Affordable Housing Requirements for Detroit Project in Crain's Detroit Business

Rochelle Lento was quoted in the Crain's Detroit Business article, "Gilbert's affordable housing pact for Hudson's site tax break comes with a big asterisk."

8.08.18

Rochelle E. Lento Named to Michigan Lawyers Weekly’s 2018 Class of “Women in the Law”

Rochelle E. Lento, Detroit-based member in Dykema’s Real Estate practice group, was named one of 30 “Women in the Law” for 2018 by Michigan Lawyers Weekly.

11.03.26

Rochelle Lento Receives DBusiness Excellence in Community Service Award

Dykema, a leading national law firm, is proud to announce that Rochelle Lento received the Excellence in Community Service Award at the 2026 DBusiness Commercial Real Estate Awards. Now in its fourth…

9.25.26

Rochelle Lento Named A “Leader in the Law” by Michigan Lawyers Weekly

Dykema, a leading national law firm, is proud to announce that Rochelle Lento was selected by Michigan Lawyers Weekly as a 2026 “Leader in the Law.”

2.23.26

Sherrie Farrell and Rochelle Lento Named 2026 “Notable Women in Law” by Crain’s Detroit Business

Dykema, a leading national law firm, is proud to announce that Sherrie Farrell and Rochelle Lento have been recognized by Crain’s Detroit Business as 2026 “Notable Women in Law.” Each honoree is…

9.15.22

Rochelle Lento to Speak on Affordable Housing at PuLSE National Economic Conference

Rochelle Lento will speak at the National Conference on the Economy, Equity, and Energy in the session, “Are Corporate Tax Breaks Sustainable for the Future of America’s Urban Economy?” The…

7.20.22

Hauberg and Lento to Serve as Featured Panelists at the State Bar of Michigan’s Finding the Balance Conference

Kyle Hauberg and Rochelle Lento will each serve as panelists at the State Bar of Michigan Real Property Law Section’s 2022 Summer Conference, “Finding the Balance.” The conference will take place at…

5.25.22

LIHTC 101: The Life of a LIHTC Transaction and the Roles of Attorneys

Rochelle Lento will serve as a panelist at the ABA Forum on Affordable Housing and Community Development Annual Meeting on May 25-27, 2022, at the Mandarin Oriental Hotel, in Washington, D.C. The…

3.24.22

Homeward Bound – Affordable Housing

Dykema’s Rochelle Lento joined a panel discussion in the State Bar of Michigan’s Real Property Law Section’s virtual program, “Homeward Bound – Affordable Housing,” on March 24, 2022. The panel of…