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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?

answered on May 9, 2024
They can do so legally. Probably not a wise business or professional practice.
My husband and I live in Michigan and are considering divorce. I went to an apartment complex to sign a lease for a new place. His cousin works there and saw me. He called my husband later that day to tell him I signed a lease. I have yet to talk to my husband to share this news yet. I’m... View More

answered on Apr 30, 2024
It's not illegal. Whether the apartment complex has an internal policy about their employees (e.g. the cousin) disclosing information is a separate question that you can address with the apartment complex.
Our land lord unplugged our air conditioning for the winter and now that it is warming up, our apartment is 82 degrees and our land lord won’t let us turn our air conditioning on until it is a consistent 60 degrees at night.

answered on Mar 31, 2024
Based on the details you've provided, it seems that your landlord's refusal to turn on the air conditioning may be a violation of your lease agreement and your right to a habitable living space. Here are a few points to consider:
1. Lease agreement: Check your lease to see if it... View More
I'm assuming my landlord went to court and said that they never received their payment and I get a notice in the mail saying that I still owe that amount plus fees. I didn't attend court because I paid what I owed. How?! If the balance was paid before the date? I was told by the clerk... View More

answered on Dec 27, 2023
That is true. Do you have proof of payment? Of the entire judgment amount?
Medical records show a torn rotating cuff and damaged lathriel, I am in the process of retaining Lee Free. I will need to have surgery I am in pain daily, my insurance keeps sending me to every specialist and clinic they can find. I feel this is because they know once I win the judgement I have to... View More

answered on Dec 13, 2023
A Michigan attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for two weeks. It may be because you are in the process of retaining an attorney, or may already have one on the case by now. Your attorney would be in the best position to advise here. Good luck
EMERGENCY HELP TIME SENSITIVE MATTER I need guidance in filing a motion reconsider so we can get back in front of the judge in regards to a landlord tenant case on back rent that is owed my mother owns her mobile home has lived in this park for 12 years, they are taking her to court for rent owed... View More

answered on Dec 4, 2023
You need to hire a LOCAL attorney familiar with trailer park rentals.
Get off the internet looking for help, and get on the phone to someone nearby who can help.
This is not going to be a successful DIY situation -- you cannot afford to NOT have an attorney familiar with the area... View More
Greetings, lawyers.
I'm a Tenant in Detroit, MI (Wayne County) currently in Landlord-Tenant Proceedings. I appealed a decision from 36th District Court to 3rd Circuit Court. The Landlord started post-judgment proceedings in 36th District Court and we entered a Consent Judgment through... View More

answered on Oct 23, 2023
I would suggest you retain an attorney ASAP. Just in what you state is the posture of the case, there are several procedural problems to your detriment. First, I'm not sure what you understood the consent judgment to be, but it implies a final order made by the agreement of both parties. You... View More
I used to work with my uncle and his friend and they decided to open a smoke shop and they Told me that if I let them use my name to open the store and put the lease under my name and my uncles son name ( my cousin ) too at the same time they would let me get 35% of the store I trusted them bc they... View More

answered on Oct 3, 2023
You MAY be asked to pay something 'up front' to be removed from a lease, but if you ARE removed from the lease, you won't be liable for anything further. The only way you would continue to be liable is if you are NOT removed from the lease.
Get local legal advice before you... View More
I used to work with my uncle and his friend and they decided to open a smoke shop and they Told me that if I let them use my name to open the store and put the lease under my name and my uncles son name ( my cousin ) too at the same time they would let me get 35% of the store I trusted them bc they... View More

answered on Oct 2, 2023
If your name is on a lease, then the only person who can agree to let you out early from the lease is, the landlord, and not your business/ family partners. Only the parties to the lease can agree to modify or change the lease terms, including releasing a party from their legal obligations.
I was looking thought my recent payment receipts and I noticed rent was higher than normal so I started digging around and found that they are not doing math incorrectly or someone is stealing money from the credit I have gained. I usually pay 50$ over what is due and September 1st 753$ is due with... View More

answered on Sep 28, 2023
Have you addressed this with the person or company you pay rent to? Could be an accounting error that can be fixed if brought to their attention.
The property owner has sold the land and tells me the development firm will be here on October 1 to ask me to leave. I need my extra 30 days to find a new home. What rights do I have? I am in Michigan.

answered on Sep 28, 2023
A verbal contract is worth the paper it's printed on. That's especially true in matters of real estate. That said, the timing of all this just may be such that you do get to November 1st. Have you been served with a notice to quit yet? If not, the development firm would likely do so on... View More
I have lived in my house for 7 years. Always a good tenant. I was going to purchase the house but backed out after getting the home inspection because it needed a lot of work. I was served an eviction notice the next day. I have denied her access to the house to do repairs until we are out of the... View More

answered on Sep 20, 2023
Ordinarily, you cannot deny a landlord reasonable access to perform repairs (emergency or not) on the leased premises. Your lease may, however, require reasonable advance notice from your landlord.

answered on Sep 6, 2023
Operating a trailer park without the necessary licenses, proper ownership documentation for rented trailers, and compliance with zoning, land use, health, and safety regulations can lead to significant legal issues. It's crucial to adhere to the specific laws and regulations in your state and... View More
If I have tenants thats lease has expired (expired in may) and they are now month to month can I give them a 30 day notice to vacate since they aren’t willing to sign a new lease? They have been behind on rent the last 4 months on their month to month but recently got caught up.

answered on Sep 1, 2023
Yes. You can provide the tenants with a 30 day Notice to Quit once the lease has expired. Generally speaking, and barring any provision to the contrary that makes the lease automatically renewable, upon the expiration of an annual lease, the lease becomes a month to month lease.
Signed early occupancy for August 15th, The day his brothers lease ended. First son left all furniture, tv’s and personal belongings for brother to have. Brother did not pick up keys to move in until the 21st. On August 17, Landlord threw out all belongings left in apartment.

answered on Aug 29, 2023
That is not a question, you've simply made some factual assertions. What is your question? Did the landlord have the right to pitch the stuff? Depends on the terms of the leases. If the one said 'anything left becomes property of the landlord' and the other said 'the rental is... View More
I've lived here for almost 4 months I do not have immediate plans to be able to move just wants to know what will happen if I can't get out right away

answered on Aug 8, 2023
Whether you've lived there for 4 days, 4 months or 4 years, the answer is the same. If you are 'subletting' (which is what I assume you mean) your rights are the exact same as the tenant you're leasing from -- or less if the lease prohibits subleasing. You probably weren't... View More
Here is the wording of my contract:
Forfeit
f) If the Purchaser shall fail to perform this contract or any part thereof, the Seller immediately after such default shall have the right to declare the same forfeited and void, and retain whatever may have been paid hereon, and all... View More

answered on Aug 7, 2023
Yes. A land contract forfeiture action is provided for by the court rules, and there are court forms for the procedure. An attorney could handle this for you, or you might be able to get it dome yourself.
His Family told me I have 30 days that they are returning the house to the bank we have a lease and every receipt for the last 3 years almost 4 we lived here and what do I do with the rent money they are asking me to give them

answered on Aug 4, 2023
Mr Soble is absolutely spot on correct about consulting with a LOCAL real estate attorney about your situation.
But your question is a bit unclear.
You say you have a lease. Is that lease ending at some point in the FUTURE, or has it already ended and you're now 'month... View More
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