Addison, IL asked in Real Estate Law for Michigan

Q: Once evicted. Will the eviction also show up on the rental background of the occupant on the lease?

Or does the eviction just show up on the main lease holders background?

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

A: 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 Blow"'s background. If it was against "Joe Blow and Bill Doe" then it will appear on both those individuals. ....

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