Questions answered by Christopher Allyn Sevick

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Can I lease an apartment for another person.

Christopher's answer | Answered on September 11, 2015

I assume that you are doing this as a result of the credit history, rental history, or criminal history of the actual person who will be residing...

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Can I end the purchase agreement if buyer is not prepared to close on the date outlined in the sale agreement?

Christopher's answer | Answered on September 11, 2015

Much of what will be allowed is going to be contingent on the language of the terms of the agreement, and any contingencies and releases/extensions...

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Contingency for us to buy our home was certain plumbing work had to be done.

Christopher's answer | Answered on September 11, 2015

There are several items at issue in this. As part of the closing you MAY have released the seller from the items and contingencies, depending on...

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Is a quit claim deed the best solution? Real Estate, Probate

Christopher's answer | Answered on September 04, 2015

You may wish to consult with a Probate attorney to assist you in the larger piece of her estate, claims, debt, etc. However, if the deed was to...

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I payed the property manager cash every month by the 7th for rent and hes not paying now I'm being evicted for none payment

Christopher's answer | Answered on August 30, 2015

You need to seek an attorney, or see if your Landlord/Tenant court has any mediation requirement. Take the information to them showing your...

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Do i have a lemon law case?

Christopher's answer | Answered on August 27, 2015

The prior answer is a good point of thought for recovery options since in Michigan the only vehicles under "lemon law" are ones covered by a...

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If I only signed a 9 month lease, can my landlord give me a 7 day notice since it's not a year lease that I signed in Michigan.

Christopher's answer | Answered on August 18, 2015

Any non-payment of rent generally begins with a "7 day" notice, no matter the lease term. It is the way to initiate the notice requirement prior...

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Requested one month lease extension; being threatened for eviction

Christopher's answer | Answered on August 17, 2015

If your landlord does not offer month-to-month, or holdover tenancies you don't have the option to "extend" a month. They may have already even...

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Do I need separate DBA?

Christopher's answer | Answered on August 16, 2015

I believe that where you are using DBA you are actually meaning "assumed name" recorded with the Department of Labor & Economic Growth at the the...

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Bed bugs in 2 apts. beneath mine. They inspected my apt. and didn't find any. They want to spray. Resp. Probs., chem. Dust.

Christopher's answer | Answered on August 15, 2015

Mr. Kreuger's approach is well addressed. Bed bugs will spread if not treated and once in your unit will be exceptionally difficult to treat...

Christopher Allyn Sevick's Answers (967)

Can I lease an apartment for another person.

Can I end the purchase agreement if buyer is not prepared to close on the date outlined in the sale agreement?

Contingency for us to buy our home was certain plumbing work had to be done.

Is a quit claim deed the best solution? Real Estate, Probate

I payed the property manager cash every month by the 7th for rent and hes not paying now I'm being evicted for none payment

Do i have a lemon law case?

If I only signed a 9 month lease, can my landlord give me a 7 day notice since it's not a year lease that I signed in Michigan.

Requested one month lease extension; being threatened for eviction

Do I need separate DBA?

Bed bugs in 2 apts. beneath mine. They inspected my apt. and didn't find any. They want to spray. Resp. Probs., chem. Dust.