Evicting Tenant Selling Drugs
Summary
In Michigan, it is illegal to knowingly allow drug dealing on your property. Report the incident to the local police department and follow the legal eviction process to remove the tenant.Full Conversation
Renting out a room in my house and she is selling drugs on of my home
Have you reported this to the local authorities, Michael? In Michigan, it's illegal to knowingly allow drug dealing in your property.
Not yet
It's crucial to report this to your local police department immediately. Do you need assistance finding their contact information?
No
In Michigan:
- It's illegal to knowingly allow drug dealing on your property.
- Violation can lead to eviction and criminal charges.
Please report to your local police department.
- It's illegal to knowingly allow drug dealing on your property.
- Violation can lead to eviction and criminal charges.
Please report to your local police department.
Can I be arrested if I call police
No, reporting a crime doesn't make you liable for arrest. However, if you knowingly allowed drug dealing, you could face legal consequences.
Would she know it was me who called
When you report a crime, your identity can be kept confidential. However, it's not guaranteed as it depends on the circumstances and local laws.
Can I evict her without police
Have you given her a notice to quit? In Michigan, you must provide a written notice before eviction. If she doesn't comply, you may need to involve the court.
Not yet
In Michigan, you should:
- Provide a written notice to quit.
- If she doesn't comply, you can file an eviction lawsuit.
For eviction process, you may contact Michigan's 36th District Court: (*) *-*.
- Provide a written notice to quit.
- If she doesn't comply, you can file an eviction lawsuit.
For eviction process, you may contact Michigan's 36th District Court: (*) *-*.
There is no written lease
Even without a written lease, have you had any verbal agreement or understanding about the terms of her stay in your property?
Yes
What were the terms of the verbal agreement?
In Michigan, verbal agreements can be legally binding. However, they can be difficult to enforce without written proof.
In Michigan, verbal agreements can be legally binding. However, they can be difficult to enforce without written proof.
$* a week
Even without a written lease, a verbal agreement for rent can be legally binding in Michigan. However, it's recommended to have written agreements for clarity and enforcement.
How to remove her immediately
In Michigan, you can't forcibly remove a tenant. You must follow the legal eviction process:
- Provide a written notice to quit.
- If non-compliance, file an eviction lawsuit in your local court.
For assistance, contact Michigan's 36th District Court: (*) *-*.
- Provide a written notice to quit.
- If non-compliance, file an eviction lawsuit in your local court.
For assistance, contact Michigan's 36th District Court: (*) *-*.
Thanks
You're welcome, Michael. If you have any more questions in the future, feel free to ask. Stay safe!