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When should I report payment on land contract on my Tax return no interest? Yearly or should wait till house is paid for? Thank

Brook's answer | Answered on January 18, 2015

As the other two attorneys have indicated, you can report gain (total selling price minus cost of sale and adjusted basis) as you receive...

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My live in boyfriend gained possession of my home through false pretenses.

Brook's answer | Answered on January 18, 2015

I agree with Mr. Devlin that there are a great many additional facts necessary to sort this out. Do not take any action with respect to...

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I bought property on a land sale contract. I missed the first payment and the seller tore up the contract. Can he do this?

Brook's answer | Answered on January 18, 2015

You state that the seller "tore up the contract". If you do not have a signed copy of the contract and have made no payments, this may be a...

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What do i do i have rented a bad rental property and the landlord will not fix the major things

Brook's answer | Answered on January 16, 2015

If the landlord is knowingly renting the home without a valid certificate of occupancy because of sanitation issues, you may have a claim against...

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I am being evicted from my manufacture home community because my minor child (16), had a friend bring over stolen property.

Brook's answer | Answered on January 16, 2015

I don't understand your recitation of the facts. You have mentioned a 7-day notice allegedly served on 12/8 and then a 30-day notice served on...

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Do I have any obligation beyond giving 30day notice when ending a lease?

Brook's answer | Answered on January 16, 2015

Mr. Keenen is correct that you are required to honor the lease for the entire term and can be held liable to the landlord for unpaid rent if you...

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Who do I need to call?

Brook's answer | Answered on January 16, 2015

For residential leases in the State of Michigan there is an implied promise by the landlord to keep the premises fit for residential occupancy. In...

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If I have signed a lease with a lessor who have changed their legal name, am I still obligated to that lease agreement?

Brook's answer | Answered on January 16, 2015

Yes. The name change has no effect whatsoever on your obligations under the lease that you signed.

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Am I liable for half the rent on a commercial lease if I leave the business and it remains open by the other member?

Brook's answer | Answered on January 14, 2015

If you signed the lease personally, you are liable to the landlord for the full amount owed on the lease. Understanding your rights with respect...

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My Landlord opened my mail and paid my rent even though it wasn't due yet, my parents want me to sue, would it be worth it?

Brook's answer | Answered on January 13, 2015

In a civil suit against the landlord you would be suing to recover your damages caused by the landlord's misdeeds. If the check was reissued, your...

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