My stepson and his girlfriend are living in my 2nd home without a lease. How can I get them to move out? They do not pay rent.

You have the ability to evict them as you would anyone. The fact that there is not a written lease does not mean that they can stay as long as you...

Is the Landlord in violation of MI anti-lockout statue if the Landlord changed the lock in the apartment abandoned by tenant?

The courts in MIchigan are very strict on lock out matters, but it sounds like you have a story to tell. You will want a lawyer if you cannot...

Our Electrician is charging $2,000 more than his written estimate. How can I stand my ground for the original contracted amount?

Tracey and Jim are each correct. I might also recommend a strongly worded letter from your attorney that you can hand to him personally.

In Mich. after a foreclosure by advertisement, which court must the lender go for eviction, local district or circuit? Is owner

Following the expiration of the redmption peirod, the lender must use the court process which includes notice to you. You will not have much...

Short and sweet. Based on your facts, the contractor is responsible.

What do i do if a person that owns our property with us in a Tencany in Common does not pay for thier share of expenses?

We take our clients through a process to first see if litigation can be avoided, but that could ultimately be necessary. The key is to try and do...

This is a very technical and strategic situation requiring specific legal advice since you may want to immediately fax or hand deliver a notice...

Added additional sgft to commercial lease, no amendment ever signed, I want to move out. Am I liable for new sqft?

Under Michigan law, commercial leases for that period of time are generally supposed to be in signed writings. However, amendments may or may not...

I am a party to a commercial lease with several other individuals. How will things work If I file for bankruptcy?

No attorney can give you a precise answer without more facts. The answer will depend on who the actual tenant is. If it is a business entity, then...

There are different statutes of limitation depending on the type of case: security deposit issues, breach of lease contract or negligence. Filing...