IF there is a clause in your lease that prohibits smoking (of anything) within 20 feet of or inside the building and

IF you have notified the landlord in writing about this violation (and kept copies of the notifications!) and

IF the landlord has failed to take action to stop this... View More

The individual holding power of attorney (POA) for their mother is not legally obligated to provide free accommodation to their sibling during the sibling's visit to the property owned by the mother. The POA grants the individual authority to manage the mother's financial and medical... View More

If the lease includes space to park a vehicle but doesn’t mention limitations then you may be able to claim the landlord has violated the terms of the lease and receive some adjustment up to and including getting out of the lease.

But those are drastic steps and you should consult with... View More

Evictions are handled by the state district courts. Therefore, the 52-1 District Court on Grand River Avenue in Novi would presumably have jurisdiction. You need to send a thirty-day notice to quit (or a seven-day notice to pay rent, depending upon your strategy, then file the complaint if... View More

You need to consult with a local licensed attorney asap.

But before you do, get a copy of your lease — the lawyer is going to need that to answer fully. “I’m unsure” of how the lease deals with court costs isn’t going to cut the mustard.

That said, generally this sounds... View More

Any agreements related to real estate that exceed one year are required to be in writing. A written agreement is a requirement under the Statute of Frauds. So at this time, you are a month-to-month tenant at the property with rights only as a tenant occupant. Unfortunately, unless your... View More

You cannot simply take someone's name off a deed. And because of that, you're going to be unable to evict him as, legally, he also owns the house.

If you have fear for your safety, you may want to look into obtaining a PPO.

If your lease expired, you moved out and returned the keys and gave them WRITTEN NOTICE (not a phone call or text message!) of your forwarding address to get your security deposit within 4 days of move out, then you have no obligation to do anything more (including paying rent!) but the LANDLORD... View More

If the bank or lender is the successful bidder at the sheriff sale and the redemption period expires, they can then file for an eviction against all occupants in the property. If they obtain a judgment, they can ask for a writ to be issued and must do the eviction within 56 days. Otherwise, they... View More

First of all, your sister has no authority to control any property until a will is probated or an intestate (no will) proceeding is initiated and she is appointed as the Personal Representative. If you cannot find a will, then it may be a good idea for you to initiate such a proceeding and ask that... View More

If I understand correctly, you verbally 'sublet' part of your mother's rental for $200 a month, but somehow your name is on the lease? How did that work exactly? What does the WRITTEN lease say about your obligations?

Without seeing that document I can't even hazard a... View More

Absent rent control or some other local codes, private landlords can choose to charge whatever the market will bear for rent.

This is the disadvantage of renting.

You can also choose to move somewhere else with little to no notice.

This is the advantage of renting.... View More

I think you know the answer, or you wouldn’t be asking the question in the first place. A verbal agreement, in general, is worth the paper that it is written on. Yes she can just change her mind again.

You DO need to serve her however, but so long as you are only looking for eviction and... View More

A wrongful eviction would be done either constructively or through "self-help", and usually done outside the judicial process. If there was a court hearing where your landlord asserted you owed rent, and either you didn't say otherwise or the judge didn't believe you - or you... View More

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

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

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

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

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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

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