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A landlord sued me for criminal activity eviction without evidence what can I do?

Answered 4 years and 8 months ago by Andrew Mark Jaffe (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer
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I am changing your practice area to  Law in hopes you get some good answers from lawyers in that field.  
I am changing your practice area to  Law in hopes you get some good answers from lawyers in that field.  

If renters have not paid in a week and moved out everything, can we change locks?

Answered 12 years and 2 months ago by Georges Herman Shers (Unclaimed Profile)   |   4 Answers
Yes, it is obvious that the have abandoned the premises.
Yes, it is obvious that the have abandoned the premises.

What can I do if my roommate's boyfriend is living in my apartment?

Answered 12 years and 2 months ago by Mark T. Peters, Sr. (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer
You have to give him a 30-day notice to quit and then file an eviction action. The problem is if roommate is on the lease, then she has the right to allow him there, unless you both are violating the lease to let him be there. If you are the only one on the lease, kick them both out.
You have to give him a 30-day notice to quit and then file an eviction action. The problem is if roommate is on the lease, then she has the right to... Read Answer

How do I get someone out of my house who has only lived here 4 days?

Answered 12 years and 2 months ago by John F Brennan (Unclaimed Profile)   |   3 Answers
Tell her she is trespassing and call the police, if they will not remove her get an attorney and commence the eviction process.
Tell her she is trespassing and call the police, if they will not remove her get an attorney and commence the eviction process.

Can I turn off bills in all bills paid unit in my name if one of my tenants refuse to pay rent?

Answered 12 years and 2 months ago by Francis John Cowhig (Unclaimed Profile)   |   5 Answers
No. Cutting off utilities is illegal and can cause you a great deal of trouble. If the tenant has not paid rent, it is time to evict them.
No. Cutting off utilities is illegal and can cause you a great deal of trouble. If the tenant has not paid rent, it is time to evict them.

What suit can I bring against neighbor's for their dogs who has done damage to my property and is a threat to our well being?

Answered 12 years and 2 months ago by James T Weiner (Unclaimed Profile)   |   3 Answers
File the dangerous dog petition..sue the landlord and the tenant for damages, damages to your dog and personal injury.
File the dangerous dog petition..sue the landlord and the tenant for damages, damages to your dog and personal injury.

Is it legally allowed to sign a legal contract while I am not in the presence of the person the contract is with and they are not the ones signing?

Answered 12 years and 2 months ago by Mark T. Peters, Sr. (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer
If she is his agent, it is legal.
If she is his agent, it is legal.

What are the grounds of being able to hold rent from an apartment owner if owner has failed to act upon duties by making the surroundings peaceful?

Answered 12 years and 2 months ago by James T Weiner (Unclaimed Profile)   |   4 Answers
Check out the Michigan Landlord Tenant Handbook Google it and download it from the State of Michigan's website.
Check out the Michigan Landlord Tenant Handbook Google it and download it from the State of Michigan's website.

Does code 15-1-13 (1) give me rights to where my house is at?

Answered 12 years and 2 months ago by Ronald Daniel Dessy (Unclaimed Profile)   |   2 Answers
The code section you refer to is not part of the California statutes.
The code section you refer to is not part of the California statutes.

Can he collect and keep the money for what was mine?

Answered 12 years and 2 months ago by James T Weiner (Unclaimed Profile)   |   5 Answers
If he made a claim on belongings that were not his and was paid now refuses to pay the money to the rightful owners its insurance fraud. That is a felony.
If he made a claim on belongings that were not his and was paid now refuses to pay the money to the rightful owners its insurance fraud. That is a... Read Answer

Do I owe the rest of the month of May if I notified my landlord on April 14th that we would be fully moved out by May 20th?

Answered 12 years and 2 months ago by James T Weiner (Unclaimed Profile)   |   2 Answers
In Michigan if you stay part of a term of one month you owe the entire month.
In Michigan if you stay part of a term of one month you owe the entire month.

What are the law related to land lease and license and the possibilities available for him as well as his clients?

Answered 12 years and 2 months ago by Mark T. Peters, Sr. (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer
Ask your law proovessor.
Ask your law proovessor.

Can minors, person under 18 years of age, be held liable for their contracts, what types of contracts and what is meant by ratification?

Answered 12 years and 3 months ago by Mark T. Peters, Sr. (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer
Ask your law professor.
Ask your law professor.

Does this denial to participate in a housing program violate my civil rights?

Answered 12 years and 3 months ago by John F Brennan (Unclaimed Profile)   |   2 Answers
I would have to review all of the situation and rulings to determine whether or not you have an entitlement to participate in the HVC program.
I would have to review all of the situation and rulings to determine whether or not you have an entitlement to participate in the HVC program.

What should I do if the landlord wants me to breake the lease so he can get a new tenant and charge a higher rent?

Answered 12 years and 3 months ago by Erven T. Nelson (Unclaimed Profile)   |   3 Answers
The lease is a binding legal contract. If you do not want to move out, tell the landlord that you plan to enforce the lease and stay in the unit.
The lease is a binding legal contract. If you do not want to move out, tell the landlord that you plan to enforce the lease and stay in the unit.

What can I do if the landlord had stopped the payment for my security deposit after a walk through?

Answered 12 years and 3 months ago by John F Brennan (Unclaimed Profile)   |   3 Answers
I would need the details and to be sure that you and the landlord, if you are in Michigan, have acted in accord with the various statutes.
I would need the details and to be sure that you and the landlord, if you are in Michigan, have acted in accord with the various statutes.

What am I in danger of being charged with if I enter a house with intent to squat there?

Answered 12 years and 3 months ago by Patrick William Currin (Unclaimed Profile)   |   2 Answers
You will be committing trespass and the police may remove you.
You will be committing trespass and the police may remove you.

What am I in danger of being charged with if I enter a house with intent to squat there?

Answered 12 years and 3 months ago by Mark T. Peters, Sr. (Unclaimed Profile)   |   2 Answers
Trespassing. Possibly conversion.
Trespassing. Possibly conversion.

What are my options if the manager of my apartment complex wanted me to give up my lease for the stains in my carpet?

Answered 12 years and 3 months ago by Patrick William Currin (Unclaimed Profile)   |   3 Answers
Your security deposit covers damages such as these, although you can be personally responsible if the damage exceeds the deposit. If you are month to month she can give you 60 days notice and there is nothing you can do about it (in most jurisdictions). If you have a term lease that has time on it she can only force you to leave if in creating the stains you somehow violated the lease, i.e. cooking meth, freebasing cocaine, that type of thing.... Read Answer
Your security deposit covers damages such as these, although you can be personally responsible if the damage exceeds the deposit. If you are month to... Read Answer

What are my options if the manager of my apartment complex wanted me to give up my lease for the stains in my carpet?

Answered 12 years and 3 months ago by John F Brennan (Unclaimed Profile)   |   3 Answers
I do not understand, if the stains are in your apartment's carpet, why that would be of current concern to the manager. If they are your fault it is possible that you will be liable for their removal or a replacement carpet.
I do not understand, if the stains are in your apartment's carpet, why that would be of current concern to the manager. If they are your fault it is... Read Answer

Can the manager refuse our rent and then put a lien on some of our property after he said we had 30 days to vacate?

Answered 12 years and 3 months ago by John F Brennan (Unclaimed Profile)   |   2 Answers
I cannot understand your question. Please attempt to restate it.
I cannot understand your question. Please attempt to restate it.

What do I do if I offered to pay the debt plus interest and forward payments only to find a 3 day notice to quit section 648.3 on my door?

Answered 12 years and 3 months ago by James T Weiner (Unclaimed Profile)   |   2 Answers
I think you need to contact a local attorney.. I do not think this is a Michigan question.. If it is you should get a 15 day notice of forfeiture and you will have time to cure.. (I assume from the question you are buying on land contract..)
I think you need to contact a local attorney.. I do not think this is a Michigan question.. If it is you should get a 15 day notice of forfeiture... Read Answer

What rights do I have as tenant in keeping my pets and not having to find storage for my grill and can they enforce the removal of the feeders?

Answered 12 years and 3 months ago by James T Weiner (Unclaimed Profile)   |   3 Answers
You are in a difficult situation because your landlord has a right to make reasonable rules about the use of the exterior of the buildings.
You are in a difficult situation because your landlord has a right to make reasonable rules about the use of the exterior of the buildings.

Is it legal for my landlord to install surveillance cameras that monitor the entrances of my apartment building?

Answered 12 years and 3 months ago by James T Weiner (Unclaimed Profile)   |   5 Answers
If its a common entrance its probably legal.
If its a common entrance its probably legal.

If I recently rented an office space and unaware that a mentally retarded man is LIVING in the office next to me can I have my money back?

Answered 12 years and 4 months ago by Ronald Daniel Dessy (Unclaimed Profile)   |   5 Answers
You need to document any significant interference from your right of peaceful possession, provide the information to the landlord, and give them an opportunity to correct the problem.
You need to document any significant interference from your right of peaceful possession, provide the information to the landlord, and give them an... Read Answer
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