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My lease ended Sept 30 but I’m a single parent with no help and I’ve been having to wait until I had the money to get a storage unit to put my things in which I will finally have Wednesday of this coming week. The landlord is threatening to send a locksmith tomorrow to change the locks so all... View More 
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answered on Oct 8, 2023
In general, landlords are often required to follow specific eviction processes before changing the locks or taking any other action to remove a tenant. This typically includes providing notices and potentially going through court processes.
In Michigan, you may be protected by state laws... View More
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answered on Sep 26, 2017
They may or may not know about it right away, but if you do not tell the court up front, you risk the judge finding out later and demanding an answer. The judge may also order another hearing to determine if the sentencing was made on information that was not complete. You definitely want to avoid... View More
I've already been sentenced, and part of my probation is one AA or equivalent meeting a month, but I also have to get an alcohol assessment done at a local rehab center. Since I've already been sentenced, can the judge impose additional conditions of my probation? Say, if I... View More
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answered on Sep 26, 2017
If you're on probation and are required to go to AA meetings and get an alcohol assessment, I would be willing to bet that part of your probation is to not consume alcohol. Assuming that is true, if you fail the assessment, that would mean that you are using alcohol and your probation officer... View More
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