When one of your apartments becomes available, you’ll need to make sure that the next tenant is reliable and responsible. Screening prospective tenants is a crucial part of this process. Nevertheless, it isn’t foolproof. If you don’t properly screen your prospective tenant, you would wind up with problems further down the line. Below are a… Read more »
Posts Categorized: Landlord-Tenant Law
How Landlords Should Handle Partial Rent Payments
A partial rent payment occurs when one of your tenants pays only a portion of their monthly rent. So, for example, of a tenant’s rent is $1200 a month, but they only pay you $800, this would be a partial rent payment. While a tenant should be able to pay their full rent each month,… Read more »
What Landlords Should Look for During a Walkthrough
When a tenant hands in their notice, you’ll need to ensure that the apartment is still in good condition. As a result, many landlords perform walkthroughs that will determine if and how much of a tenant’s security deposit will be returned. If you’re doing a walkthrough, make sure you look out for these items: Marks… Read more »
How Landlords Can End a Month-to-Month Tenancy
A month-to-month lease is exactly as it sounds—it renews every 30 days (or every month) until the tenant gives notice. However, landlords can also end a month-to-month tenancy. Here’s how: You might need a reason In most cases, a landlord can end a month-to-month tenancy without reason. However, in government subsidized housing or in mobile… Read more »
What To Do When a Tenant Vacates and Abandons a Vehicle on Your Property
One of your tenants has just vacated your property, but they left their vehicle behind. This may seem like an unlikely occurrence, but it happens more often than you think. But what should you, as the landlord, do? Contact the police One thing you can do is contact the police and request that the abandoned… Read more »
Section 8 Regulations Landlords Should Be Aware of
The Housing Act of 1937 was a product of the National Housing Act of 1934, part of the legislation to help Americans rebuild from the Great Depression. In addition to creating a central national housing authority, it gives those on welfare more options when it comes to living situations. This is known as the Section… Read more »
What is a Writ of Possession?
As a landlord, you expect your tenant to pay their rent and take care of your property. Unfortunately, this doesn’t always happen. When a tenant fails to pay rent, you may be forced to evict them. Part of the eviction process involves a writ of possession. Here’s everything you need to know about writs of… Read more »
The Most Common Questions from Landlords About Screening Tenants
When you rent out part of your property, you want to ensure it will be in good hands. As such, many landlords will screen their tenants before allowing them to sign a lease. However, this process can be a bit more complicated than it seems. Many landlords understandably have questions when it’s time to screen… Read more »
What to Do When a Tenant Appeals Your Eviction Judgment
You just spent the last 4-6 weeks patiently working through Michigan’s landlord-tenant eviction procedures to get a judgment of possession against your tenant. A few days later you receive notice that your tenant has appealed your judgment…now what? You don’t always have to stop the eviction process By itself, the filing of an appeal does… Read more »
How to Deal with Late Rent Payments
As a landlord, you likely have many tenants who pay their rent on time each month. However, you may be faced with a tenant who is late on their payments. Whether it is once or repeated, it can be an upsetting and inconvenient situation. Below are steps you can take to ensure you can receive… Read more »