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.
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 […]
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 […]
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.
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 […]
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 […]
Here They Come Again: Another Package of Michigan Legislation Aims to Demand Landlords Accept Vouchers and Government Subsidies
The Michigan House of Representatives is reviving efforts to prohibit landlords with five or more units from denying prospective renters using housing vouchers or other government subsidies to pay their rent. A package of bills (Senate Bills 205, 206 and 207 and House Bills 4062 and 4063) would allow renters to file for damages and […]
When Renting to Roommates Make Sure Your Leases Protect You
The housing crisis caused by a lack of inventory and high-interest rates is driving more and more people who, in better economic conditions, would be buying homes – to rent. This scenario has increased over the past year and entered another microeconomic stage. Depressed by inflation and a lack of housing choices, renters are increasingly […]
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