Hot Climate, Hot Topic: What Every Michigan Landlord Should Know about Providing Air Conditioning
There has been growing confusion in the landlord-tenant landscape about whether Michigan landlords are legally required to provide air conditioning for their tenants. This has come from a combination of loud, aggressive demands from tenants’ rights organizations and a preponderance of national news coverage of the topic, which is expected: it’s almost summer. But at […]
CEO Matthew I. Paletz Interviewed by the Detroit Free Press
Matt was interviewed by the Detroit Free Press to get his take on the state of Tenants’ Right to Counsel in Detroit and its impact on property owners. See the article here.
AI Is Not a Substitute for Human Professional Experience
Why Artificial Intelligence Should Never Be the Primary Option for Landlords Seeking Legal Guidance Artificial intelligence has become a fixture of daily life, from drafting emails to answering medical questions. Tools like ChatGPT and Gemini have convinced millions of casual users that a sophisticated (and correct) answer to an issue is just a couple of […]
Paletz Law: Your Partner in a Landlord’s Perfect Storm
The property ownership and management landscape has never been more challenging than it is today. Between escalating insurance premiums, rising tax burdens, and ever-changing compliance requirements, property owners and landlords are facing unprecedented pressure across the spectrum. You own these properties because you expect them to perform financially. You manage these properties because the owners […]
Why is There a National War on Landlords While Other Industries Remain Unchecked? It’s Politics.
The national war on landlords isn’t random; it’s a carefully calculated political strategy benefiting some legislators and local officials looking to capitalize on the increasingly negative impression some voters currently have towards rental property owners. The Emergence of Renters as a Mobilized Voting Bloc One of the most important drivers of the anti-landlord movement is […]
The Credit Card Crisis That’s Coming for Your Rent Collections: What Landlords Need to Know
In Paletz Law’s continuing effort to keep our landlords and property owners updated on the latest rental and tenant trends and activities, we are sharing this information provided in a new report from GlobeSt. And The Guarantor. The report focuses on their belief that a financial storm is approaching, which could significantly impact rent collection […]
While Manufactured Housing Continues to Be a Solution for the Nation’s Housing Woes, Cities Like Warren, MI are Blind to the Advantages
No matter how you feel about a reported housing availability crisis in the United States, too few are recognizing the benefits of manufactured housing. While the industry is quietly offering a realistic solution that could help millions achieve homeownership, some local governments continue to stand in the way. The Benefits are Clear Recent research from […]
The Treacherous Landlord Plight in Detroit is Highlighted in a Rare Media Account
On the precipice of a cliff, Detroit’s rental market and its landlords are, in some cases, searching for a lifeline. While the city was once viewed as a viable rental investment haven, property owners and landlords are now facing unprecedented financial hardship. According to a revealing Outlier Media investigation, property developers managing thousands of rental […]
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