QUESTION
What are my rights as a person paying rent to a tenant, but am not on the lease?
Asked on Feb 12th, 2016 on Landlord and Tenant Law - Michigan
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I paid rent to my roommate who is leasing a home. I am not on the lease. Roommate on lease went to jail. The parents, who have power of attorney tried to make me vacate the home immediately, that same day.
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Worst case you are month-to-month tenant, if things are as you say you should get 30 notice terminating tenancy with 30 days to vacate & if you don't leave then they must sue to evict you.
Answered on Mar 15th, 2016 at 4:33 AM
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You are a sub-tenant and your rights depend from the official tenant. It appears you will have very limited rights unless the sub-lease was allowed or approved in the primary lease or the landlord. Chances are you only have a right to a 30 notice to quit, if that. As attorneys and court cases are expensive I would suggest you start looking for another residence or seek a new lease with the landlord.
Answered on Mar 14th, 2016 at 10:50 AM