Parents require me to mow the lawn in order to stay in their house. Does that count as rent?

First, I am concluding you are an adult, age 18 or older, with the capacity to enter into a legal agreement. Second, yes, such conditions can...

Can a rental company force you to get rental insurance

Do you have a written lease? Does it have an evergreen clause? Does it provide that you will provide proof of renters insurance? See an...

What are landlord/tenant laws concerning the landlord stopping by at 2am and all other hours to work on a neighbor apartment?a

A neighboring apartment is not your "premises" under the landlord-tenant relationship. So, it is no different than if a neighboring tenant were...

My sister has presented two claims against my Fathers Trust totaling over $47,000.00. Dad made me Trustee of the Trust.

It appears your matter is pending in the Wayne County Probate Court, correct? Getting a judge disqualified, simply because of what happened...

How long do you have to take someone to court over failure to pay a Promissory Note

Under the Michigan Revised Judicature Act, you have 6 years from date of default, which in your case would appear to be from the date when the...

Would an evergreen clause that reads "....renews itself after the original 5 year term for a like term" apply to a 3-year deal?

I think there exists a "3 year" renewal term. Obviously, "original 5 year term" is an error. But the provision for auto renewal as an evergreen...

Can my boss put my job and apartment in the paper without telling me or discussing it with me? My boss is also my landlord.

Your job in paper and apartment??? What does that mean? Are you concluding that you will be replaced? You should consult immediately with an...

I generally agree with Mr. Brent. As he said the written document and its clear terms control. The mention of other utilities, but silence as to...

Mr. Roof just replaced our roof and broke the vent stack pipe in the process, should I stop payment on their check.

If they expressly directed you to have the repair done, then you appear justified to do so within the contract relationship, holding back payment...

The only thing I will add is that I am unsure what you mean by "responsible for the existing mortgage". Certainly, your receipt of the real of...