Michigan Real Estate Legal Questions

Sorry, but I don't think you have much of a case unless you can somehow prove that they KNEW about the mold and purposely did nothing and told you nothing about it. That will be very hard to prove, and is unlikely to be true unless they are REALLY terrible people. They probably just missed it, and you are suffering. Sorry about that, but at least you now know the reasons for the problems and can get them fixed. Be happy about that. Good Luck.... Read More

What do the documents say? What was agreed to orally? What do you hope to force your brother and his wife to do? Discuss these things with a good local lawyer. Keep in mind that you agreed that his share would go to his wife, so why is it a big deal to have her invoved at this point? This sort of fight is expensive, not only financially, but also emotionally. Don't fight if you can avoid it.... Read More

They have no right to stay, but, in order to get them out, you will need an eviction order from the local District Court, and, in order to get that without violating Federal Law, you will have to go to the Bankruptcy Court to get permission. Is this fair to you? NO, but it is how it works. Sorry. Good Luck.... Read More

Obviously, you need someone competent to get to the bottom of your current problems, but, I am afraid that you are not very likely to find anyone liable for any damage. Inspectors generally do a very good job, but they are not usually held liable for things they miss (and the paperwork you probably signed when you hired them probably says this very clearly). Sorry, but unless you can somehow prove that someone (like the seller) actually knew about the problem you are experiencing and failed to let you know, you are likely to be without a remedy. Good Luck. I hope the fix is not too expensive.... Read More

You have not said whether you are the buyer or the seller. In either case, you would be breaching the contract and would owe the other side either performance or damages. If you are the seller, the buyer could force you to sell. If you are the buyer, the seller could sue you for damages, which would be the loss he or she suffers from a delay in selling and potentially a smaller price. You would be risking a lot. You might want to ask what it would take to get them to let you out and be willing to pay a not insignificant sum. Good Luck.... Read More

These are very tough cases, because the seller will take the position that you did not fely on them, but rather on the inspection (hopefully) done by your chosen inspector. The question often is how "findable" was the problem and how significant was the misrepresentation. Talk with a good local lawyer, but be prepared to simply move on. Good luck.... Read More

My guess is that you have suffered what many folks who do not fully understand the current state of Michigan Property Taxation suffer. About 30 years ago a law was passed to keep elderly folks from being taxed out of their homes. The effect of it is that, IF THE PROPERTY INCREASES IN VALUE OVER TIME, the longer one owns property, the lower the taxes are relative to the value of the property. However, when the property is sold, the taxes are "uncapped" and return to the amount they "should" be for the value of the property. In my opinion, you should have been advised of this by any realtor involved, but that rarely happens. Sorry. You probably have nothing to appeal on the property tax, but, if you think you do, take your facts to a good local lawyer. Good Luck.... Read More

I have never heard of it, and I would certainly find it unusual (I don't see how two renters can rent the same place at the same time), but, if everything is out in the open and clear, I guess the first one to exercise the option would get the home. Rentals with options to buy are certainly legal. Good Luck.... Read More

Your situation is not clear. How can you not know what the damages were, even if the "list" is gone? Surely you can figure out or remember or find the records of payments made for the damages. How hard can that be? If you can reconstruct it, that should be sufficient. Maybe there are more complications that I cannot see. Perhaps you should consult with a good local lawyer. Good Luck.... Read More