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answered on May 2, 2017
Not necessarily. Assuming he has the address on his license, that would be his legal residence, regardless of whose name the lease is in. You would be using self help and creating a constructive eviction. The proper thing to do is file a motion for exclusive possession of the residence once the... View More 
Received one damage list March 3 and another March 17
answered on Mar 23, 2017
If the second list states that it is a revision of the first and the landlord can support the evidence of the damages, (such as an item could not have been discovered timely, etc) I see no reason why there would be a problem with the revised list. You do have the right to contest the LL findings... View More
We received an orange paper stating the house was foreclosed, but could be redeemed by paying the delinquent taxes by March 31, 2017. The total tax bill is $3,113.87 for the years of 2015 and 2016. We (my wife, daughter and I) are still living in the house.
answered on Mar 8, 2017
Understand YOU are not responsible for the back taxes. You ARE responsible to the landlord for rent, but there MAY be options you can take.
I would strongly urge you to consult with a landlord/tenant lawyer and consider the possibility of setting up an escrow account for future rent while... View More
I recently moved and the landlord is taking 1100 of my 1500 deposit for damages to the house that were there when i moved in and for cleaning fees. everything that was left in the house was there upon my move in date. There is no lease agreement and the landlord didn't have a check list for me... View More
answered on Mar 2, 2017
You can bring an landlord tenant action if the security deposit is withheld inappropriately and if there is no documentation about the condition of the place it will be hard for him to show you damaged it! If the lease called for a 'cleaning fee' it might not be allowable but if there is... View More
added to the county forfeiture list. I have also found out that there's no cert on the house with the city. What do I do?
answered on Mar 2, 2017
One solution is to move out. If you have a written lease, the landlord may claim that you breached the lease. However, by failing to obtain a certificate of occupancy and by allowing it to go to the landlord may have breached it and you may be entitled to recover damages from the landlord. There... View More
can i claim the rent on my return
answered on Jan 31, 2017
If you are looking to claim the Michigan 'home heating credit' or real estate tax "surrogate" credit for rental property, you have to LIVE in the home AND pay rent/mortgage/taxes in order to claim it. You may be able to claim TAXES on a second home if you itemize deductions, but... View More
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answered on Jul 8, 2011
You should be able to obtain one from a local attorney or a legal supply store.
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