The Paletz Law Blog

Paletz Law is Winning for Its Clients Every Day

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 […]

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The Abolition of Rent is Not Just a Marxian Fable, It’s a New Tale from Tenant Advocates

Tenant advocates have once again sought to dispossess private property owners of their constitutionally protected rights. If the rise in national rent control edicts hasn’t been enough, a new book is making the rounds demanding an end to the necessity of paying rent altogether.     “The abolition of rent seems like an incredibly radical demand, but […]

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CEO Matthew I. Paletz Interviewed by the Detroit Free Press

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.

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Wanting to End Online Court Proceedings Is Taking a Giant Step Backwards

In a recent Detroit News Op-Ed, some Michigan Supreme Court Justices attempted to make a case to “minimize the use of virtual hearings and return to the standard practice of holding proceedings in person.” But there are many who regularly represent clients in courts, like me, who vehemently oppose the dissolution of what we refer […]

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Efficient Courts Benefit the Landlord AND the Tenant

A recent column caught my attention this week and not in a good way. I believe it is misguided, short-sighted, and, as usual, unfairly criticizes my clients in property management. I felt compelled to share my thoughts regarding the opposition to the “need for speed” for landlords as one who works tirelessly to attempt to […]

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Defending Against Tenant Lawsuits

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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The Decline Of the USPS: What It Means For Courts, Law Firms and Businesses

The United States Postal Service (USPS), once considered a dependable means of communication and document delivery, is continuing to face a credibility crisis due to its declining reliability. This issue extends beyond individual concerns and has far-reaching implications for many sectors of business. Particularly, this issue poses a major issue for the legal sector, as […]

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Set of Bills Proposed in Lansing Gives New Powers to Tenants

A new group of concurrent legislation designed to make life even more difficult for Michigan landlords has arrived in Lansing. Entitled the “Tenant Empowerment Package,” the proposed legislation, if passed, could prove to be another nightmare for property owners.  Introduced by District 21 State Senator Sarah Anthony (D-Lansing), this new set of bills would, among […]

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