Q: My tenant's year lease ended 7/31/19. He told us on 7/29/19 that he was moving out. No 30 day notice. Can I sue for Aug?
There's also a lot of damage that his security deposit will not cover. I probably need to sue for damage as well.
A: It depends on what your lease says. Does it REQUIRE 30 days notice or is it a typical 'one year' lease that says IF the tenant holds over it becomes a month to month lease? WIthout seeing the lease, it is impossible to answer youre
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whoops -- cut myself off! Let's finish that!)
... your question.
It is a good idea to consult with a LOCAL landlord/tenant attorney to both review your lease before the next tenant to insure you are both complying with ALL Michigan landlord/tenant laws, you're managing the security deposit properly and you have some protections built into the lease to avoid issues in the future.
It can sound 'cheaper' to just buy a lease off the internet or from a stationary store. Don't be penny wise and pound foolish. A real attorney can help you anticipate issues before they happen, and while it won't be a 100% guarantee of no problems later, it will help!
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