You do have rights: tenant rights, with or without a lease. He could serve you with a 30 day notice to quit. But what you've described he's done sounds like constructive eviction. You should seek a knowledgeable attorney in your area to figure out your rights and remedies.

I suggest you first send a certified letter, both to the apartment and to the debt collector. The letter should clearly deny the alleged debt and explain in detail why you don't owe the debt. Importantly, the letter should also request how they calculated the $1,700 and what clause in the... View More

Your uncle could appoint you as his agent, giving you authority to act on his behalf. This does not necessarily need to be in writing, but under some circumstances, you might want to have it in writing. I don't know what it means to "trespass the undesirables from his property", so... View More

Probably not. Most tenants are under a lease or month-to-month terms, in those cases, a landlord can generally only raise rent or change the terms to begin follow the expiration of the lease, or with at least a month before the next rent payment is due.

There is no standard. A landlord is free to raise rents so long as the increase does not violate lease provisions or fair housing laws.

There is something called the Michigan landlord tenant handbook that is free through the State or Michigan State University, and it will have your answer in there as well as some other helpful information.

But, your instinct is correct, 7 days notice is not sufficient in a month-to-month tenancy.

Generally the parties can agree to whatever they want. If you cannot provide 60 days notice, you would probably be on the hook for the extra time.

That would be a pretty standard provision, which is why even if you rent, it's important to have your own renter's insurance policy.

Although he's being stubborn - daring you to do this, he is right, and in fact it's in your best interest to do it this way.

It probably depends upon the wording of the lease. The leases that I prepare for a particular landlord typically provide that the door, which generally requires more maintenance than the non-moving parts of the building, is the tenant's responsibility.

Yes.

Your question raises an interesting fact scenario. It doesn't sound like you are actually modifying the lock itself, but you are, arguably, altering the intent of that prohibition - the idea being that the property manager may need to access your apartment on an emergency basis even if you... View More

What was the cause of her moving out before? If the apartment complex is refusing to allow her back due to an incident or conviction, then you may have a tough choice to make.

Unfortunately, the solution to your problem will likely require you to go through the eviction process to have her things removed. It isn't convenient but, by following the process (notice to quit, summons, properly served, hearing, judgment) you're taking reasonable steps to avoid your... View More

Hearsay is an out-of-court statement made for the truth of the matter asserted. To evict you, your landlord does not need to prove you are smoking marijuana. The fact that neighbors are complaining enough - regardless of their truth - can be enough to cause an eviction.

What you may want... View More

Without a signed lease, you're a tenant at will. So either party can terminate with 30 days' notice.

Depends on the terms of the original lease you renewed, as well as how you moved out. Typically when you stay beyond the original lease, you are considered a tenant at will, and operate on a month-to-month basis. That could obligate you to give a month's notice of you moving out, otherwise you... View More

Have you been legally evicted? If not, the landlord has a big problem here; if you have been legally evicted, you have a big problem here.

If the place is immediately 're-rented' likely no, you won't owe additional.

You may be liable for 'damages' but if there were no damages ....

HOWEVER, before relying on this it would be wise to have a local lawyer review your lease and all the facts to... View More

I'm unsure what an attorney can do for you. It would not be filed with any government entity, and so if the management no longer has a copy, and you can't find yours, you may be stuck.

Since others are having the same issue, and management appears willing to acknowledge they did... View More