Rent Increase Dispute Michigan

Summary

In Michigan, landlords must provide at least a 30-day written notice before raising rent. If no notice was given, you may have grounds to dispute the eviction. Document all communications and seek legal advice. Contact local legal aid organizations for assistance.

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Eviction
What is the reason for your eviction, ****?
My landlord went up on my rent but never notified me and I've been paying a different amount
What state are you located in, ****? Different states have different rules regarding rent increase notifications.
Michigan
In Michigan, landlords must provide at least a *-day notice before raising rent. Did your landlord provide this notice?
I was up for recertification. I stay in low income housing
Did you receive any written notice about the rent increase or changes in your recertification status?
No
In Michigan, landlords must provide written notice for rent increases. If you didn't receive one, you may have grounds to dispute the eviction.
I was told what the rent was but have never seen or signed any paperwork
In Michigan, verbal agreements are generally not enforceable. Did you communicate with your landlord about this issue in writing?
I have been back and forth in the office but the landlord is hard to deal with
Have you considered seeking legal assistance to communicate with your landlord or to dispute the eviction?
I have been trying to communicate with her boss
Have you documented your attempts to communicate with the landlord and her boss? It's important to have a record of these interactions.
Yes I sent her boss a email
What was the response from her boss to your email? In Michigan, it's crucial to have written records of all interactions related to housing disputes.
She hasnt responded yet
What date did you send the email? It's important to keep track of when you initiated communication for future reference.
Today
Have you considered contacting a local legal aid organization or a tenant's rights group for assistance with your situation?

General Information:
- In Michigan, landlords must provide written notice for rent increases.
- Legal Aid of Western Michigan: (*) *-*
- Michigan Legal Help: (*) *-*
Usually they send out rent adjustment notices but I received nothing
Did you inform your landlord about not receiving the rent adjustment notice? In Michigan, landlords are required to provide written notice for rent increases.
As I said it is hard to communicate with her but I did let someone in the office no
Did you document your communication with the office about not receiving the rent adjustment notice?
I have been to the office several times talking to them
Did you get any written confirmation or receipt of your visits to the office?
I have copies of my checkstubs and a calculation that one of the ladies provided me and that is what I was paying my rent according to
Did you receive any written confirmation from the office that the calculation provided by the lady was correct and should be followed for your rent payment?
No
Did you share this calculation and your check stubs with your landlord's boss in the email you sent?
No but I have the paperwork to show I have all receipts I paid to show
What is the date on the receipts you have? It's important to keep all documentation related to your rent payments.
From June to August
Did you pay the increased rent amount from June to August as per the calculation provided by the office lady?
Yes
Have you received any eviction notice from your landlord or the court?

General Information:
- In Michigan, eviction process must start with a written notice.
- 36th District Court, Detroit: (*) *-*
- Michigan Legal Services: (*) *-*
From what was calculated yes
Did you receive a formal eviction notice in writing from your landlord or a court?
The landlord put a notice to quit on my door August 15th
In Michigan, a "Notice to Quit" is the first step in the eviction process. Have you sought legal advice since receiving this notice?
I'm trying to I called a lady from legal aid I've been dealing with as soon as I got the notice but she hasn't responded yet
What is the name of the legal aid organization you contacted?
I believe its Michigan legal Aid
What is the exact date you contacted Michigan Legal Aid and have you tried reaching out to them again since then?
August 15th and no I went to DHS today to try and get some assistance
What kind of assistance are you seeking from DHS?
Se
What was the response from DHS regarding your request for assistance?
SER
Have you received any assistance or response from DHS yet?

General Information:
- In Michigan, a "Notice to Quit" starts the eviction process.
- Michigan Legal Services: (*) *-*
- 36th District Court, Detroit: (*) *-*
They said they cant help until their is a judgment but I don't want to be thrown out
What is the deadline given in the "Notice to Quit" you received? In Michigan, you generally have 7 days to respond to a notice for non-payment of rent.
7 days to pay the rent or vacate
What is the exact date by which you are required to pay the rent or vacate as per the "Notice to Quit"?
I got it August * so it doesn't give a specific date
What is the total amount of rent you are required to pay according to the "Notice to Quit"?
*.*
What steps have you taken to gather the amount stated in the "Notice to Quit"?
I don't have it .I work seasonal employment my income is very unstable. They go by my income
Have you considered applying for emergency rental assistance programs in Michigan?
I called * they told me to go to DHS
What was the outcome of your visit to DHS?
I stated already they cant help until i get a judgment
What is the status of your application for judgment?
It has to go to court first before they can help. I hVe to actually be in the state of eviction before they can help
What is the date of your court hearing for the eviction case?
There is no date .I
Have you received a summons to appear in court for the eviction case?
No I only have the notice to quit
What is the date on the "Notice to Quit" you received?
I received it August 15th on my door
What is the date mentioned in the "Notice to Quit" for you to vacate the premises or pay the due rent?
It gives me 7 days from the date of the notice
What actions have you taken since receiving the "Notice to Quit"?
I have been making calls
I have been making calls
I have been trying to find someone to help me
What kind of help are you seeking? Legal representation, financial assistance, or both?
Both
Both
Legal and financial help
Iam seeking legal help
What specific legal help are you seeking? Are you looking for representation in court, advice on how to handle the eviction notice, or something else?
On how to handle the eviction notice
What is the total amount of rent you owe according to the eviction notice?

General Information:
- In Michigan, a "Notice to Quit" starts the eviction process.
- Michigan Legal Services: (*) *-*
- 36th District Court, Detroit: (*) *-*
Lulu Neely
Hello Lulu Neely, nice to meet you. Could you please describe the legal issue you're facing?
So my sister was driving her car she got pulled over the people had drugs on them DCS came in drug tested my sister and she has passed for drug test now they want a hair follicle she does have a past and she has lost her kids before but she is a good mother and she we believe it's because of her past that they're trying so hard to take her kids
What state is this happening in? Different states have different rules regarding child custody and drug testing.
Decatur Tennessee
What is the current status of your sister's case with the Department of Children's Services (DCS)?
She has full custody of her kids we had Angie her mother-in-law go up there and file for * emergency temporary custody but the judge didn't Grant it to her but then they made my sister and her boys leave the house that night before *:* because Marty my sister's husband that's his brother is a child molester and he's on the registry but she had to leave her house that night but the judge up here hates all of us anyway because we're from Birchwood he publicly told me in the courtroom they hated me cuz I was from Birchwood
What is the current living arrangement for the children and your sister?
No DCS told her to leave her house that day before *:* or they was going to take her kids she left and she's been staying with a relative of the family right now it's one of his rental homes he is remodeling
What is the nature of the charges against your sister's husband?
Aggravated Sagittarius rape I'm pretty sure
What is the current status of the charges against your sister's husband?
He just got out of prison he's on parole
What are the terms of his parole?
Processor said he could live in the house he could be in the house he couldn't sleep in the house is what I was told I don't believe it but that's what I was told but why should my sister have to leave her house her place with her boys and put the children out
What are the terms of the parole regarding contact with minors?
I'm not very sure
Can you please confirm if your sister's husband is allowed to have contact with minors as per his parole conditions?
My question is why are they still messing with her when she left the house her and her boys left the house
What is the exact reason given by DCS for their continued involvement after your sister and her children left the house?
THEY HAVEN'T REALLY GIVEN US GAVE US A REASON YET SHE PASSED FOR URINE SAMPLES AND NOW THEY WANT TO HAIR FOLLICLE AND THEY'RE TRYING TO PUT HER IN JAIL BECAUSE SHE AIN'T TOOK THE HAIR FOLLICLE
What is the exact charge they are threatening to put her in jail for?
Contemnt for not taking the hair follicle
What is the legal basis for the DCS demanding a hair follicle test from your sister?
I don't really have one they're not telling us anything they just want a hair follicle
What is the reason DCS gave for requesting a hair follicle test after your sister passed the urine tests?
They have not given us one
What is the name of the judge handling your sister's case?
Casey Stokes in Decatur Tennessee
What is the name of your sister's attorney?
We don't have one yet we're just trying to figure it out
What type of attorney are you looking for? Family law, criminal defense, or another specialty?
Someone who can help us with our problem I pro bone them liar somebody who's good we don't we don't have money
What is the exact nature of the legal help you are seeking? Are you looking for representation in court or advice on how to proceed with the case?