I owe money for a bill and i am retired all I get is social Security can they go into my account and take my Social Security .

Social Security income is exempt from garnishment. However, if the creditor obtains a judgment against you and obtains a garnishment against your...

Landlord is pressuring us to sign a month lease with 60 day notice clause and our lease ends on June 30th. What should we do?

In Michigan, a landlord must give a tenant a minimum of 30 days prior written notice to increase rent and 30 days prior written notice to...

If your in a current chapter 13 bankruptcy, can your 1st mortgage put your loan in charge- off status

The short answer is yes. A charge off only means that the bank has decided to charge off the loan for internal purposes. Once you filed the...

After default judgement

I believe the judge meant that you have 14 days to respond to the complaint, meaning that you need to file with the court, and serve upon the...

Do I have the right to ask landlord to reduce rent due - space uninhabitable due to water damage? If so, how much?

In addition, your lease agreement may govern your rights regarding abatement of rent for damage to the property and during periods of repair. You...

A foreclosure home is listed at $40,900, I signed a purchase agreement and gave the agent a money order for $41,000

In Michigan, listing a home for sale does not constitute an offer to sell the home. Therefore, there is no requirement for a seller to accept an...

Hi i just got a summon and compalint letter for a debt collector

According to Michigan Law, to defend the lawsuit, you are required to timely file an answer to the complaint and affirmative defenses, see Michigan...

How do I answer the summons I was served on behalf of a credit card company that has filed a lawsuit against me?

Pursuant to the Miichigan Court Rules, specifically, MCR 2.111, you must respond to each allegation with (1) admit, (2) deny, and the reason for...

Any authorized agent of the LLC can represent the LLC at the small claims hearing. However, if the lawsuit is filed in the General District Court,...

How is the best way to deal with a fractional section property dispute?

Getting a survey is a good start, however, there are many types of surveys. Make sure that you get a staked boundary survey, which will establish...