A landlord has a duty to provide "habitable" premises. You don't say if you the one paying for electricity for the space heaters, I suspect you...

Boundary disputes are always messy and require extensive analysis of the history of the boundary and adjacent landowners. You definitely need to...

Can I make a tenant pay property taxes on a property with a deed that reads joint tenants with full rights of survivorship even

There may be a chance of getting him off the deed IF he never paid you anything for it, AND it was deeded in contemplation of marriage or other...

Based on the facts you presented, assuming you were 18 when you signed it, you are liable. Did make any deposit when you signed? If lessor gets...

Do I have any ownership in a house I've lived in for 14.5 years with my wife?

With this form of joint ownership, upon the death of either, the survivor becomes sole owner the instant one dies. Therefor I must disagree with...

You should first call the District Court in your jurisdiction in Dearborn and make sure a case wasn't filed and a judgment for possession granted. ...

Are aerial photos showing a fence for over 35 yrs sufficient to establish acquiescence between the various prop. owners?

Well I disagree with Mr Goldman on issue of adverse possession. You correctly identifies the issue as Doctrine of Acquiescence similar to adv poss...

Credit union won't do a short sale. If we let it foreclose, can they come after us for money.

You should see an attorney asap knowledgeable in mortgage law. There have been statues recently enacted which may give you some relief, and you...

Getting out of my lease? (VERY IMPORTANT READ BELOW)

Your personal problems with co-tenants are not the landlord's problems. You will all be personally liable if landlord (or utilities) go to court...

Is there a time frame difference to foreclose/forfeit on a commercial bldg vs residential? Is the redemption period 6 months?

Cannot answer unless know if mortgage, land contract or lease. You call them tenant but ask about foreclosure / forfeiture. Please clarify and...