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My grandmother passed away and I had a verbal agreement with her to pay for groceries in exchange for living in her property. She wanted us to stay for up to a year after her death. The property deed has been transferred to my mother and two aunts, as per the will. I've been living here for... View More 
answered on Jun 13, 2025
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
I need legal advice on how to remove my adult son's name from the deed of my house and how to legally evict him. He does not contribute financially to the house, and there is no contract regarding his residency. He's unwilling to cooperate in resolving this issue and has become... View More
answered on Jun 8, 2025
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.
My lease ended on May 4th, and I moved out on that date after notifying my landlord of my intent to vacate two weeks prior. There is no month-to-month clause in the lease agreement, and I returned the keys on May 4th. Despite giving written notice, my landlord did not respond and is still charging... View More
answered on May 29, 2025
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
I am a tenant in Michigan whose home went into foreclosure. The bank issued a writ of eviction, but later canceled the eviction process. I'm trying to understand the implications of this situation regarding Michigan’s eviction laws under MCL 600.5701 to 600.5750. Specifically, what does the... View More
answered on May 6, 2025
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
My mother, who was buying the home, recently passed away. My sister, the executor of my mother's estate, is telling my grandfather that he must leave the residence immediately, cannot take or come back to feed one of his dogs, and cannot take anything with him until the will is read. We are... View More
answered on Apr 18, 2025
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
I moved in with my mother and her husband about 3-4 years ago and had a verbal agreement to pay $200 rent directly to them. After some changes, I was told to pay the landlord directly, but there seemed to be confusion about the payment plan and outstanding balances. I eventually moved out, but my... View More
answered on Apr 8, 2025
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
I have been living in a mobile home park for 6 years, and my rent was last increased 12 months ago. Recently, my rent was raised from $520 to $690 without any specific reason provided by management. Other residents have received the same increase. I'm not aware of any local rent control laws.... View More
answered on Apr 5, 2025
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 gave my ex-girlfriend a 30-day notice to vacate, which she acknowledged with a handwritten letter stating she'd be out in 30 days to avoid eviction on her record. She didn't leave, so I filed for eviction in Michigan a week after the deadline. She's now claiming she'll move... View More
answered on Apr 4, 2025
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
Landlord told the court I owed him rent but I didn’t owe anything
answered on Sep 20, 2024
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
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
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
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
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
Under that MCL, "Any person, whether he is in possession of the land in question or not, who claims any right in, title to, equitable title to, interest in, or right to possession of land" may seek such an action. Does a renter, through a lease, meet that criteria? Specifically, the... View More
answered on May 13, 2024
The better course of action would be for you to hire a lawyer on your parents' behalf if you are financially able to do so. No sense muddling the waters - while I think your reading of the statute is correct, I'd anticipate opposing counsel raising it as an issue for attack, which will... View More
In the lease it states "The Resident agrees to pay the Manager the total of $970.00 rent plus additional charges stated below:
$1,164.00 ($1,099.00 Rent +$55.00 Flat-rate Utility +$10.00 Carport Fee)".
When trying to contact management they state that they're under... View More
answered on May 1, 2024
Have you already paid the higher rate? The discrepancy could simply be a scribner's error; either the $970 rate is right or the $1,164 amount is. What is the management saying about it? Unless the management company concedes an error in your favor, I think a court is likely to determine that... View More
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answered on Apr 16, 2024
Based on the information provided, it seems there may be some confusion or disagreement between you and your landlord regarding your notice to vacate and the rent obligations for May. Here are a few key points to consider:
1. Timing of notice: In Michigan, if you are on a month-to-month... View More
my roommate doesn't want my friend in our townhouse because he had a conviction for sexual assult. she has history of abuse, but not relating to my guest. she keeps telling me he is not allowed in the townhouse but she is in the process of moving out and finding someone to take over the lease... View More
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answered on Mar 31, 2024
This is a sensitive situation with valid concerns on both sides. Legally, if there are no provisions in your lease restricting guests and your roommate is not currently residing in the townhouse, you likely have the right to invite your friend over, especially for reasonable durations during the... View More
More than two car per household in the parking lot to the main office. I have two and my boyfriend has one- I watched him record me while getting in my car- is this illegal? Also he has been giving me a hard time he lives across the street- I believe he is recording as well.
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answered on Mar 31, 2024
Based on the information provided, it seems that your neighbor's actions are concerning and causing you distress. However, the legality of his recording depends on several factors, such as your location and the specific laws in your area.
In general, in the United States, it is legal... View More
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