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Landlord told the court I owed him rent but I didn’t owe anything
The property is in Georgia and I reside in Michigan.
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answered on Sep 14, 2024
You do not need to start a business to collect rent on a residential property you own. As an individual, you can rent out your property and report the rental income on your personal tax return. However, there are some benefits to forming a business entity, like an LLC, for rental properties, such... View More 
I am at this time homeless and need somewhere to live.
including big lump sums of money to her for flooring for the home and car payment bills. I have done yard work, fixed things, painted her whole house, added light fixtures and on and on but now I have no income and am only contributing a tiny bit of the food I get with food stamps. I am still doing... View More
answered on Sep 12, 2024
A promissory note is a promise to pay a specific amount of money in a given time usually with interest rate and payment schedule spelled out. It is usually secured by a mortgage or similar ‘security agreement’.
This has nothing to do with life leases which is a way to transfer a... View More
I live in low income government housing.
me and my ex are going through a break up and he is trying to evict me, but he’s not going about it correctly
What would be their rights if they’ve been notified for many months? Their portion of the lease has been expired for 2 months now. They do not live in the home & the lease is only in my name. They are threatening to come get only the expensive items and not everything, since they still do not... View More
answered on Sep 3, 2024
What does your written agreement with your roommate say? Do you have ANYthing in writing?
Put it in writing or there is no way to answer this. I’d suggest even now you should — in writing — offer a specific time and place for them to pick up their things. If they are not removed... View More
Had eviction trial May 31. Judge ruled last year tenant had NO RIGHT to exercise the option to purchase. Lease expired January this year BEFORE TRIAL. Judge hasn't made ruling on trial that was 3 months ago. Judge retiring Jan 1 and probably not going to make a decision.
Since lease... View More
Her lease is up Sept 30 and I would like to raise the rent when her tenancy then goes month to month. Can I do that?
I am renting in a duplex and wanted to nanny/babysit a child 2 days a week. The person on the other side of the duplex (who owns it), says I can't do that because if the child gets hurt on my watch, they are the ones liable. Can they stop me from nannying/babysitting? Would they be liable? Why... View More
I have chronic pain, and my girlfriend pays rent for both of us. do I have rights?
I was evicted from my home for nonpayment of rent. I filed an appeal. The 30th circuit court took six months to rule on my appeal. They agreed to uphold the eviction. Can I quash the eviction under the 56 day rule? I have paid all of my rent into escrow. I have a remaining balance of $1805.72 can... View More
answered on Aug 15, 2024
Unlikely. While I like where you're going with your logic, unfortunately the law doesn't work that way.
Procedurally, there was an order for eviction that you appealed. When you appeal, things are sort of put on hold during the pendency of the appeal. Then, the decision is made... View More
In my complex, we have exclusive resident parties organized by the housing agency. I've consistently filled out forms stating my children and I should not be photographed or publicly identified. Unfortunately, This is the second instance where my whereabouts were revealed. The first time, my... View More
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answered on Jul 28, 2024
You have the right to pursue legal action against the housing agency for posting photos without your consent and for disclosing your location, especially given your history as a domestic violence victim. This repeated failure to protect your privacy and safety can be grounds for a lawsuit. You... View More
answered on Jul 2, 2024
Yes. When it comes to real property, you're either an owner, tenant, or occupant. When you are not the owner, you can be evicted.
An unreliable tenant may be getting evicted in my unit. If they used a guarantor to secure housing, will the guarantor be at risk financially if there are any legal issues?
We've been together for 6 years and lived together the same time we have no land contract or lease but she's mad over an argument and is having her parents file eviction can I fight it and sue
answered on Jun 24, 2024
You can fight it, but you're unlikely to prevail. Your girlfriend's parents are the landowners. Your status as an unmarried couple means you have the same legal status as any other tenant to them. In Michigan, absent a lease to the contrary, you are considered a month-to-month tenant. At... View More
They are not added to lease. No agreement of payment.
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answered on Jun 15, 2024
In Michigan, if you own your trailer but rent the lot, your lease agreement with the park likely has specific terms about occupancy. Allowing someone to move in without notifying the park could be a violation of your lease. It's important to review your lease agreement to understand the rules... View More
answered on Jun 12, 2024
They could try, but they would need to fall within the priority list of people who can serve as a personal representative - generally meaning they would need to be more closely related to the deceased person. AND they would need to convince the probate court judge that you are not performing your... View More
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