The Fools’ Gold at the End of the Rent Control Rainbow
One of the most significant ruses in politics today is the claim that rent control will provide more affordable housing and necessary tenant protections in the U.S. But a closer look at literally decades of documentation and evidence from cities across the country reveals the reality that what rent control policy consistently results in is […]
The Anatomy of a Delinquency: The Landlord Guide to Protecting Your Real Estate Investment
As a landlord, few situations are more debilitating in getting the most from your investment than having to deal with delinquent tenants. Not just the financial strain, but the stress is enough to frustrate your operations and investment strategy. At Paletz Law, we’ve seen countless property owners inadvertently shoot themselves in the foot by making […]
A Message from CEO Matthew Paletz: Celebrating 30 Years of Fighting for You
As we close out another year, I’m filled with gratitude and pride as I reflect on what we’ve accomplished together in a very tough court and tenant advocacy environment. But this year marked a milestone for us that has seemed at times unreachable through a family succession, crippling recession and global pandemic that was more […]
WINS, WINS, And More WINS!
Paletz Law attorneys keep fighting every day for our clients. Here are some of the highlights of 2025: $200,000 Discrimination Claim Dismissed: The Applicant’s Fatal Flaw Breanna Kingsley obtained dismissal of a prospective tenant’s frivolous $200,000 discrimination claim with the MI Dept of Civil Rights (MDCR). The applicant failed to complete the move-in process and […]
A Pair of Recent Rulings May Signal What the Future Looks Like for Short-term Rentals in Michigan
A Michigan Supreme Court decision and a vote by a local city council earlier this year have sent some chills through the short-term rental communities in Berrien County and Dearborn, respectively. These are examples of the growing tension between what some view as property rights and others’ need for the preservation of residential neighborhoods. A […]
More Michigan Pro-Tenant Legislative Madness Introduced
The Michigan Senate, led by a small cadre of legislators, is at it again, introducing more anti-landlord bills in an attempt to restrict the use of your properties. Paletz Law, as a strong advocate for our landlord and property owner clients, provides you with the latest update on what’s going on in the state legislature […]
Landlords Should Not Be Collateral Damage
In an article published by the Legal News in May, The Legal Services Corporation (LSC) released a new research brief entitled, “Beyond Eviction: Landlords as Essential Partners in Housing Stability.” The article’s premise was to give evidence that “eviction proceedings rarely result in landlords recovering all rent owed.” The implication is landlords should be deterred […]
The Changing Face of the Courts: Navigating New (and sometimes rough) Waters
In recent years, the courts have undergone a significant transformation as experienced judges, administrators, and senior staff retire and new appointees take their places. In some cases, those retiring are not even being replaced. This shift brings both challenges and opportunities for all who interact with our court system, particularly in specialized areas like landlord-tenant […]
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