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MI landlord tenant law, tenant's rights against landlord that threatens to lock out tenant

Asked over 3 years ago - Clinton, MI

Landlord over yesterday-threatened to change locks Nov 1st-3 day notice, No court notice-yes behind on rent, but pay every month and he always applies to back rent then charges late fee-which he raised with out written notice 6 months ago. I need to know if he can change lock-with out any type of court papers

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Deano Carlos Ware

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Answered over 3 years ago. Landlord / Tenant Lawyer in Detroit, MI.

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Michigan has a landlord tenant act that protects tenants from unlawful conduct on the part of a landlord.

There is also an anti-lockout statute in Michigan which prohibits the landlord from locking you out of the property.

Landlord Tenant Act

Anti-Lock Out

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luke bristol

Answered by a user, over 3 years ago.

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No. He cannot change the lock without court approval. In fact, YOU could change the lock, and he would have to go through the courts to remove it. You could also try filing an immediate harassment charge, trespassing, or any number of other charges against the landlord. When it comes to these matters, tenants tend to have the upper hand.

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