How long do we have to wait before going to court?

It is difficult to tell. Someone has to file a claim with the court and that is how it is started . If you feel that it is time to go to court ,...

We own a rental property in Michigan and we have hired a property management firm as caretakers in our stead. Recently, accordin

I agree with the answer above. You need to talk directly with the tenants. I have seen management companies seek funds from the owners when the...

I need to reply to an eviction notice indicating that I intend to defend myself in court. What is the process for this?

Send your answer to both as Ms. Powell states. You need to have a solid defense and there are not many if your rent is paid and you can prove it,...

I agree with Ms. Powell's excellent answer. When someone leaves something in your care you can become a bailee. That means you have a duty to care...

I JUST RECEIVED AN OFFER FROM OCWEN TO MODIFY, THERE IS A BALLOON DISCLOSURE TO BE SIGNED...

without reading the document it is difficult to tell, but in most cases you will have to sell and pay off the balloon payment when you close. In...

Can a lease be broken without legally paying a fee?

I agree with the answers above and the key will be getting the unit re-rented before the move in date. Or bite the bullet and make a deal with the...

Can I be sued for a house I used to live in, if it is going to be sold in a foreclosure sale?

I agree with the answers above. If the house is sold at a trustee's sale you should be fine, this is nondeficiency state. The taxes will become a...

We are at will tenants on my dad's property covering all of his and our costs. Can he evict us?

The answer will depend on your rights in the property. A legal right is ownership, a enforceable lease or rental agreement. Without a legal right...

Can my father evict us

The answer will depend on your rights in the property. A legal right is ownership, a enforceable lease or rental agreement. Without a legal right...

I am selling a house and carrying my own private contract.

If a bank won't loan the buyer money , why should you? That being said there are many ways to go wrong in this type of transaction and very few to...