Michigan Subordination of Mortgage / Deed of Trust to Oil and Gas Lease with Bonus and Royalty Payments to Go to Lessor Until Notice from Lien holder is a legal document that outlines the relationship between a mortgage or deed of trust holder and an oil and gas leaseholder. In Michigan, it is not uncommon for property owners to enter into oil and gas leases to allow companies to extract and produce oil and gas from their land. However, when there is an existing mortgage or deed of trust on the property, the lien holder's rights need to be protected. The subordination of mortgage or deed of trust to the oil and gas lease ensures that the priority of payments is set when it comes to bonus and royalty payments from oil and gas extraction. The document establishes that the lessor, who owns the property and holds the mortgage or deed of trust, will receive all bonus and royalty payments until the lien holder (typically a bank) is provided with proper notice. This subordination agreement acts as a safeguard for the lien holder, allowing them to protect their investment while still allowing the lessor to benefit from the oil and gas lease. Different types of subordination agreements may exist within Michigan, primarily depending on the specific terms negotiated between the lessor, the lessee (oil and gas company), and the lien holder. Some variations may include: 1. Limited Subordination of Mortgage: This type of agreement may specify a limited time frame during which the royalty and bonus payments are directed to the lessor before distributing to the lien holder. 2. Partial Subordination of Deed of Trust: In this scenario, only a certain percentage of the bonus and royalty payments are allocated to the lessor until the lien holder receives notice. 3. Absolute Subordination of Mortgage: This type of agreement prioritizes the lien holder from the beginning, ensuring that all bonus and royalty payments go directly to them, without involving the lessor. Whatever the variations, the primary goal of a Michigan Subordination of Mortgage / Deed of Trust to Oil and Gas Lease with Bonus and Royalty Payments to Go to Lessor Until Notice from Lien holder is to establish and maintain the balance of financial interests between the mortgage holder, the lessor, and the oil and gas leaseholder in accordance with state laws and regulations.