QUESTION
In a foreclosure, can the landlord remove appliances before the tenants lease is up?
Asked on Nov 30th, 2012 on Landlord and Tenant Law - Oregon
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Our landlord emailed an eviction notice and wants to collect the fridge and stove before our move out date. Is an eviction by email legal? There is a three-week gap from when he wants them and we are moving.
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Business Litigation Attorney serving Orange, CA
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Law Offices of Frank Granato
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You can refuse to allow the landlord access until you vacate
Answered on Dec 04th, 2012 at 12:58 PM
Criminal Defense Attorney serving Alhambra, CA
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Francis John Cowhig
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Probably not, but you should contact an experienced landlord/tenant attorney for a face-to-face consultation and give him/her all of the facts surrounding your situation. He/she would then be in a better position to analyze your case and advise you of your options.
Answered on Dec 04th, 2012 at 12:58 PM
Kevin Elliott Parks
The landlord cannot email an eviction notice and further cannot remove such appliances during a tenancy if the appliances were provided for your use under a rental agreement, which would render the premises uninhabitable.
Answered on Dec 04th, 2012 at 12:58 PM
The property can not be made uninhabitable before the lease is up.
Answered on Dec 04th, 2012 at 12:57 PM
Firstly, no- evictions by email are not "legal." Eviction proceedings in Michigan have to occur through the applicable district court. Secondly, even if proper eviction proceedings are filed, if the appliances are part of the premises you rented, the landlord cannot remove them before you leave.
Answered on Dec 04th, 2012 at 12:56 PM
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The landlord must follow very specific procedures. From the information provided, it sounds as if he or she is not following those procedures. Look to a legal aid society in your area or an attorney that handles Landlord/Tenant. Good luck.nts.
Answered on Dec 04th, 2012 at 12:56 PM
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This does not sound right or normal, however without the details, and review of the lease, it is impossible to form a firm opinion. Engage an attorney and provide the details.
Answered on Dec 04th, 2012 at 12:56 PM