Kalamazoo, MI asked in Products Liability and Landlord - Tenant for Michigan

Q: If my name isn’t on the lease and I move out is there a way to get my personal belongings, when the person wont comply?

Well I was living with a friend and I recently moved out but I was never on the lease, most of my things are there I wanted to get them back but the person is giving me tge run around to get them. Is there any way I could obtain them?

1 Lawyer Answer
Brent T. Geers
Brent T. Geers
Answered
  • Grand Rapids, MI
  • Licensed in Michigan

A: Not easily. You might need to file a claim and delivery action in the local district court.

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