i couldnt get help to move at that time because of virus closures. i couldnt turn key in till june 6 they are saying i have to pay my deposit back and charging me a mth rent during the initial out break. how can they charge me 800.00
If I understand the question, you resided in an apartment until June 6 but your lease ended on April 30. That means you 'held over' a little over a month.
Therefore, you owe a little over a month in extra rent on a 'month to month' basis (look at your lease, I bet it... Read more »
We have resided together for 20 years (last 10 in MI where the house is). We own it jointly. I have made all the payments and have proof. If I move out, and continue maintaining the home and paying the mortgage, can the other person gain financially when we finally sell due to my not residing in... Read more »
You do not need to reside in a home to maintain an ownership interest in it.
However the nature of the ownership matters. I would suggest you bring a copy of the deed to a local real estate attorney ASAP to review that and ALL the circumstances.
There may well be issues not... Read more »
I am days before closing. My uncle recently passed away and those who were willed the home reached out to see if I'd want to buy the house. I understand if I back out of the original home purchase I lose my deposit. I also know the seller can technically sue me for mortgage payments until the... Read more »
It may work, and it may not. ANYONE with $150 can sue for any reason whether or not a lawsuit is technically valid.
That said, IF and only if the release is worded appropriately it can protect you. BUT -- and I can't stress this enough, do not EVER take legal advice from a realtor! Or... Read more »
House under contract, Seller countered Buyer's offer and added in the Purchase Contract an "AS IS" clause and was accepted by the Buyer. Buyer had inspection performed and now wants to come back asking for me to reduce price for items that were found on the inspection, even though... Read more »
The facts you state don't completely jive with an 'as is' contract.
Was there an 'inspection' clause? Why would you do that if the offer was really 'as is'? Under the law, unclear provisions are construed against the drafter in most cases.
Without... Read more »
We have a dog and 2 small children. We had an electrical fence installed to contain our dog. We live in Michigan. Are there any laws that required pet owners to get a fence or containment system installed?
In most areas dogs are required to be contained by either some sort of fence (invisible fencing is acceptable) or on a leash when not in direct control of the owner.
The ‘direct control’ is the tricky part. (Think hunting dogs For example, that are allowed to be off leash So long as... Read more »
This is a far more complicated question than it appears. Michigan law makes it a crime to "use ... any device to eavesdrop upon [a] conversation without the consent of all parties." and further prohibits installing a recording device in a 'private location' without the consent... Read more »
Yes, I do. I need help with the formation process and filing for federal grants
For a condo? For HUD housing? For some other purpose? It matters to be specific, but the specifics are not necessarily appropriate in a venue like this that is open to the public.
"Sole Member" non-profits are tricky, and trying to form one without the guidance and help of a local... Read more »
Can I have power of Attorney over my parent if someone else has guardianship over him
Court appointed guardianship superceeds previous Powers of Attorney, and if there is no previous power of attorney then being under a guardianship implies you lack capacity to grant a power.
You need to consult with a local probate attorney to determine what you need to do if your FATHER... Read more »
I need help figuring out the legal options i have. My situation is complicated so a phone call would be the easiest route to discuss in further detail. Please help.
Courts are prohibited by law from providing legal advice. To do otherwise would make them biased by definition and unable to handle a case impartially.
You need to hire your own attorney especially if your situation is ‘complicated’. Your best option is to find a LOCAL lawyer as local... Read more »
My sister is in the hospital, for kidney disease and another life-threatening illness. She will remain there for another 7 weeks, after which she is expected to get a kidney transplant. She is mentally competent--understands what the doctors tell her, has normal conversations with us and can... Read more »
The short answer to your first questions is yes, if she is mentally competent she can sign powers of attorney no matter what the state of her physical health is.
The much better answer to all these questions is she should not be making these decisions without the involvement of a local... Read more »
Does the property manager/Board of Directors have the right to indefinitely ban a guest from the property or my personal apartment?
My childrens father , also married but separated has been banned from the complex for years. I was evicted in the past for having him on my property to bring... Read more »
Without examining all the circumstances it is hard to say for sure what is going on here.
Landlords, including those who accept HUD money, have the right to restrict entry to their private property for non-discriminatory reasons. If a person, for example, has damaged property or assaulted... Read more »
Brownstown,mi
You asked this in some detail in another question. Let me reiterate:
Without examining all the circumstances it is hard to say for sure what is going on here.
Landlords, including those who accept HUD money, have the right to restrict entry to their private property for... Read more »
Can the park change my property line even though my lease states it's one way and the park says its another?
Can they change the lease During your term of tenancy? Not without your agreement.
Can they change the lease at the end of the term? Yes.
Why would this matter unless they are claiming this means you need to move your trailer?
FAR more details are needed to provide legal... Read more »
bought a house, in closing agreement I was giving seller 30 days free occupancy, seller needs more time but isn't willing to pay or trying to pay only half of the mortgage price per day. Can I sue for price of mortgage per day past due date and the 30 days initially give due to the breach?
You can SUE for anything.
WINNING the suit is another issue all together.
And even if you win, it may not be worth it.
That may sound flippant, but really, it is far more important to consider ALL the implications before jumping to a lawsuit, and that is why... Read more »
Or does the eviction just show up on the main lease holders background?
IF it is reported and/or if a judgment is entered, the 'record' will likely show both who is on the lease, and who the complaint was filed against.
In other words, if the eviction was against "Joe Blow and all other occupants" it will appear on "Joe... Read more »
I've been told if I ask for seller to fix they could cancel contract and fix on their own. (There is supposedly 2 more offers that came in after our contract was closed, 1 is 10% more than we offered) Can I legally force them to resolve the mold or will i risk losing home, since they can... Read more »
If you want actual legal advice, I concur with Mr Morris. A review of the contract is necessary, and I further concur that MOST contracts are written as he suggests.
If you are willing to buy the house 'as is' why bother with inspections? If the mold will cost a lot to remediate,... Read more »
Townline Lake, Belvidere Township, Lakeview MI. The lakeshore in Belvidere township has been public use since the 20s. A few lake front property owners went to a judge and got granted riparian rights up to the lakeshore even though it’s public property and is recorded as a park in the plat. How... Read more »
A judge with equitable powers can do a lot of things, but without seeing the actual order (Courts 'speak' only through their written orders) it is hard to say what is going on here.
Indeed sometimes trial judges exceed their authority or make 'legal errors' and that is... Read more »
Can the mortgage be put in my name with out paying off the Creditors and Heirs? This is for a house in Michigan
The mortgage isn’t your real problem. It is the deed that matters.
And no you can’t just transfer a house through probate without taking creditors — and the other heirs — into account. There may be options but without seeing all the details (which would not be appropriate in a... Read more »
Are there certain time limits that affect when I am able to request certain accounting records?
Beneficiary of what document? Will? Trust? Bank Account?
If the former two, you have the right to request that of the Trustee/Personal Representative
If the later, you should be dealing directly with the bank, and you don't need an 'accounting' so much as you need to... Read more »
A lady bird deeded house I own 1/2 of is up for sale. The realtor said a prospective buyer found a big foundation issue. I am wondering why the realtor didn't catch this in her tour of the house. The other owner chose the realtor and has had the only access to the home. I was unaware of any... Read more »
When did you email the attorney? 7 PM on Friday? It will likely take a couple of days to get a response.
If it is urgent, I always tell my clients that email is NOT the best way to get my attention. There is far too much 'spam' to make your email stand out.
Call the... Read more »
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