Whether you are a landlord dealing with an unruly tenant or a tenant facing ongoing issues with your landlord, disputes can quickly escalate and become overwhelming to deal with. Many people consider the idea of hiring a lawyer, but worry about the cost and the amount of time it could
There are many different legal disputes a business could potentially find itself in in relation to property it has here in Michigan. One are disputes regarding local regulations. Townships and counties in the state generally have a variety of different regulations regarding land use and what sorts of business operations
A legal contract between a landlord and a tenant is put in place as a means of protecting both parties. In Michigan, a lease is the most common document used and is key to both ensuring clarity and preventing landlord tenant disputes from arising. Unfortunately, even after signing a lease,
In a real estate deal, one incredibly important document is the purchase agreement. There are many different terms a real estate purchase agreement can contain. Such terms can touch on a wide range of different details regarding the transaction. In a real estate deal, every little detail has the potential
Typically when people marry, they merge all they have and start a new life together. Part of that merging of two lives is preparing for the future with each other. For any couple just starting out in Michigan, it may be a good idea to think about working on an
When a person owns real estate, one of the worst things they could have happen in regards to their property is losing some of their property without receiving any compensation for it. One thing that can sometimes lead to this occurring is when another party, without permission, uses the property
The decision of whether or not to rent out a property to a given prospective tenant can be a very big one for a landlord. It is a decision that could potentially have significant impacts on the landlord, the prospective tenant and other tenants in the landlord’s building. Thus, having
For many people, a real estate transaction may be the biggest purchase or sale they ever experience. Residential real estate transactions need special attention, as they can often entail a great deal of money and possibly a great deal of confusion. Because every Michigan residential real estate transaction is as
If you’ve been a landlord in Michigan for long, you’ve probably had to deal with at least one eviction where you ended up losing money. One situation in which landlords lose out, however, may come as a surprise: Your noncompliant tenant leaves before you get a chance to serve an
There are many different rules here in Michigan regarding what sorts of prohibitions landlords can and cannot put in the leases they form with tenants. Currently, a bill is before the state’s legislature which would clarify what the rule is when it comes to the permissibility of landlord bans on
Most deals or agreements made concerning real estate flow smoothly and all parties are quite pleased with the results. However, not all real estate transactions in Michigan are as cut and dry as others. There may be times when a leasing issue or other issue between a landlord and tenant
It appears that Michigan could possibly see quite a bit in the way of new home construction in 2015. The Home Builders Association of Michigan predicts that there will be an increase in the demand for new single-family homes this year. Recently, the organization released its estimate on what the
The role technology plays in daily life is ever-expanding for the average American. When a Michigan resident or family decides to venture into the task of creating an estate plan, digital assets may need to be addressed as part of that plan. Regardless of how vast a person’s digital life
Landlords hope that all of their tenants will be good ones who conscientiously follow all the terms of their lease agreement. Unfortunately, the conduct of some tenants here in Michigan ends up falling far below this hope. Sometimes, lease-breaching conduct by a tenant is so severe that anything short of
There are all sorts of things that can be issues in major real estate transactions. One such thing are easements. An easement is a nonpossessory right regarding a property owned by someone else. Most easements tend to involve the right to use a portion of the land of another. One
When a person leaves assets to his or her family members, there is always the chance that one or more of the family members may disagree with the distribution of the assets or feel slighted in some way. A dispute over a large inheritance has recently made the news as it has
It is common for a Michigan landlord to collect a security deposit from new tenants. There are a variety of different rules Michigan law has in place regarding security deposits. It can be very important for landlords to understand and follow these rules when it comes to their security deposit
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