As we are keenly aware from our vantage point at Paletz Law, and from yours as a property manager or landlord, tenant removal proceedings can be time-consuming, costly, and exceedingly stressful for all parties involved. However, there are preventive measures you can take to hopefully help you avoid lengthy court proceedings in the future. While […]
The City of Ann Arbor has passed a new ordinance banning pre-tenancy fees, and other items. The ordinance also caps application fees at $50, making them fully refundable. We have included a link below to a complete summary of the ordinance by James Nichols, Executive Director of the Washtenaw Area Apartment Association. Ann Arbor Passes […]
As more rental properties become available, multi-family, single-family, and manufactured housing landlords will have to pay attention to trends to meet the evolving expectations of renters who will no doubt continue to be locked out of buying a home for the foreseeable future. In 2024, the Detroit area had 124,049 rental properties, a 51% increase […]
Source of Income protections for tenants have been expanded in Michigan. John was interviewed in an article about this new legislative package and the impact on housing providers. See the article here.
While much has been written and discussed about how a new Trump Administration in Washington will change how businesses operate, there are a number of movements closer to home in Lansing that could potentially have a greater effect on landlords and property owners. Looking at the national implications first, if his past presidency is any […]
In 2024, Paletz Law has fought through court logjams and overreaching tenant initiatives to defend your rights and, in many cases, return your properties to you in the event of a tenant who is unable to fulfill their lease obligations. Here are some examples from around the State: Paletz Law received a no-cause result in […]
Matt was interviewed by the Detroit Free Press to lend his expertise on fair housing and criminal screening guidelines for property owners. See the article here.
Paletz Law attorney Timothy Mulligan discusses how landlords and property owners should deal with the various types of lawsuits a tenant could bring.
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