Questions answered by Jeshua Thomas Lauka

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When did squatters rights begin in Detroit

Jeshua's answer | Answered on April 05, 2013

In General, under Michigan "Adverse Possession" law, a squatter can only gain legal title to property by "squatting" on a piece of property if they...

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Once a property has gone into foreclosure, can it be put up for action prior to the bank having taken possession of the property

Jeshua's answer | Answered on April 04, 2013

Your inquiry raises several questions, I will restate the facts that I understand them to be - your property was foreclosed on, during the...

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How can I be sure that a short sale deficiency waiver will not be subject to future collection efforts by the banks or others?

Jeshua's answer | Answered on October 26, 2012

The answer to this question is relatively straight forward: get it in writing. If the lender who is owed the debt is agreeing to a reduced loan...

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How do I become involved in any legal actuon against Countrywide relating to their treatment of me in 2008?

Jeshua's answer | Answered on October 18, 2012

If your home was foreclosed on in 2008 then likely you do not have claims you can successfully bring against the mortgage company. In such case,...

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Lost our house to foreclosure lied to by mortgage company

Jeshua's answer | Answered on October 09, 2012

If your home was foreclosed on in 2009 then likely you do not have claims you can successfully bring against the mortgage company. In such case,...

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Where can file for my money back

Jeshua's answer | Answered on September 14, 2012

in Michigan, commercial leases are almost completely governed by the contract that the parties entered into. This is different than a Residential...

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Does my past landlord have the right to sue or collect 5 months past due rent if there never was a signed lease?

Jeshua's answer | Answered on September 13, 2012

Landlords are required under Michigan law to notify a tenant of certain rights, including rights under the Michigan Truth in Renting Act. If you...

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I have a slum landlord that never takes care of the Property now they want to evict me over my withholding the rent & my mmma

Jeshua's answer | Answered on September 04, 2012

Under Michigan Residential Landlord/Tenant law - a Landlord has a statutory duty to keep the property in safe condition and fit for its intended...

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Is it illegal to sell a manufactured home knowinging it has a mold problem which was covered up but never tell the buyer?

Jeshua's answer | Answered on August 24, 2012

You have certain rights under the Michigan Mobile Home Commission Act. Specifically, MCL 125.2327 prohibits sellers of mobile homes to engage in...

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(Michigan) What rights does a person have if a landlord breaches our signed rental agreement?

Jeshua's answer | Answered on August 23, 2012

Residential landlord/tenant relationships are highly regulated by Michigan statute. These statutes provide residential tenants more rights than in...

Jeshua Thomas Lauka's Answers (18)

When did squatters rights begin in Detroit

Once a property has gone into foreclosure, can it be put up for action prior to the bank having taken possession of the property

How can I be sure that a short sale deficiency waiver will not be subject to future collection efforts by the banks or others?

How do I become involved in any legal actuon against Countrywide relating to their treatment of me in 2008?

Lost our house to foreclosure lied to by mortgage company

Where can file for my money back

Does my past landlord have the right to sue or collect 5 months past due rent if there never was a signed lease?

I have a slum landlord that never takes care of the Property now they want to evict me over my withholding the rent & my mmma

Is it illegal to sell a manufactured home knowinging it has a mold problem which was covered up but never tell the buyer?

(Michigan) What rights does a person have if a landlord breaches our signed rental agreement?