Lansing, MI asked in Real Estate Law for Michigan

Q: Do you have to be the homeowner to evict someone from my family property I currently occupy in Michigan?

I occupy my grandmothers house after she passed away in Nov. with my disabled aunt as her legal guardian/caretaker. I let a friend stay with me for a couple weeks while she tried to get into a mission. They will not leave or pay any bills. I need to evict them. The house is in foreclosure, bank owned now but my mom and I are looking into probate/redemption. I was told I need a Lawyer to represent me, but not told the bank has to evict as owners.

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Kenneth V Zichi
Kenneth V Zichi
Answered
  • Fowlerville, MI
  • Licensed in Michigan

A: You have to have the right to occupy the home. If the home has been foreclosed upon by the bank the legal status is dicey at best. You NEED to begin Probate and the redemption process yesterday. Please appreciate the house isn't 'in' foreclosure if 'the bank owns it now' --- it has BEEN foreclosed upon. Whether or not there are redemption rights us an open question, and you need local legal guidance NOW.

Please seek the advice of a local real estate/probate attorney ASAP.

-- This answer is offered for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice or create an attorney/client relationship.

I am licensed to practice in Michigan only. Please seek competent local legal help if you feel you need legal advice

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