We don’t have enough information to determine which state has jurisdiction, and the proper venue for a suit. There may be diversity jurisdiction in federal court. Consult with an attorney to determine whether, and where, to file suit.

Your uncle could appoint you as his agent, giving you authority to act on his behalf. This does not necessarily need to be in writing, but under some circumstances, you might want to have it in writing. I don't know what it means to "trespass the undesirables from his property", so... View More

If your lease is up on March 31 and you don't leave by that date, you are a holdover tenant. If the lease addresses the issue of holdover rent, the lease provisions apply.

You were certainly entitled to receive a copy of the lease when you signed it, but I am not aware of a... View More

I agree with the prior answer generally, but it seems to me that the tenants either stayed beyond the expiration of the written lease, or there was no written lease.

In either event, they occupy the property on a month-to-month basis. The question then becomes: Who has the authority to... View More

There is no "appeal" from this in the sense of a court appeal governed by the Michigan Court Rules of the Federal Rules of Appellate Procedure. Mr. Carron's advice about getting in touch with the issuing authority seems sound. If the letter was written 15 years ago, I would assume... View More

Yes, unless the lease defines the term to exclude this space.

The answer is that it should not be possible for you to be divested of title to real property without your knowledge. As for having your name "removed" from a mortgage, if you were the mortgagor and the debt secured by the mortgage were to be paid, you might say that you were... View More

It probably depends upon the wording of the lease. The leases that I prepare for a particular landlord typically provide that the door, which generally requires more maintenance than the non-moving parts of the building, is the tenant's responsibility.

You will also want to review the purchase agreement to determine whether the purchaser is permitted to terminate the agreement for the reason stated by the purchaser, or for some other reason.

The federal Confiscation Act of 1862 would apply to gold owned by the Confederate States of America (which the Act did not recognize as an entity), with the result that the United States would own the gold. This is a hypothetical question because the CSA government probably held no gold at the... View More

We don't know whether the landlord would terminate the lease and take you to court, but I think that the court might be receptive to your argument. I do not believe that the landlord has a need or a right to enter your apartment while you are there.

No, not if by "refinance" you mean "get a new loan secured by a new mortgage on the home." The grant of a mortgage requires the signature of all owners.

I don't disagree with the prior answer, but there are other ways to read your question because "sold" might mean "under contract".

If the seller, by the date of the closing, has not moved out and the sale agreement provides for possession at closing, then the buyer... View More

I don't disagree with Mr. Zamzow's answer. He is analyzing the issues based upon the assumption that your relationship with the former roommate created a tenancy. His approach is the cautious one, and it helps to avoid liability, but if liability imposed by a court is a lesser concern... View More

A bankruptcy filing for your sister is also an option. We don't have enough facts to evaluate whether it is an acceptable option.

It seems like you are looking for validation of a theory that the attorney you hired to file a bankruptcy petition for you is responsible for problems that also involve the high cost of daycare. If your attorney committed legal malpractice, seek advice promptly because you must bring suit within... View More

This sounds like a breach-of-contract claim. The devil is in the details, and there are more details than I can list in this format. Who would be the defendant? Is there a written warranty by the seller regarding the merchandise? Where is the defendant? Is there jurisdiction here in Michigan?... View More

It appears from the facts you have written that you were entitled to your tools back. Were you to file suit in court, it would be called a claim and delivery complaint. I hope that helps you. The problem is the cost of filing and prosecuting a lawsuit.

The contractor appears to be asserting a mechanic's lien, which is a possessory lien on goods that were worked on. The contractor would have a lien on the goods to secure payment of work done on the goods. You apparently dispute the value or scope of the services. You can sue the... View More

Until the seller accepts your offer, in writing, there is not an enforceable agreement for the sale of the property. Until there is an enforceable agreement, the seller is free to sell, not sell, or raise the price. Contract law speaks of "offer and acceptance" as being elements of an... View More