Summons Without Written Notice

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Brief Summary: In Michigan, landlords are required to provide a written eviction notice before filing a recovery of possession summons. If you did not receive this notice, the summons may be invalid. However, only the court can confirm this. Contact the 36th District Court to verify the validity of the summons and understand your rights.

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If i receive a summons but with no notice should i call the court
Hello Arlesley, generally it's recommended to contact the issuing court if there's any confusion about a summons. Since you're in Detroit, you'd likely contact the 36th District Court. Would you like their contact details?
Yea i received a recovery of possession summons but have no written notice
Hello Arlesley,
- Under Michigan law, a landlord is required to provide written notice before filing a recovery of possession summons.
- If you haven't received this, you should definitely contact the 36th District Court for clarification.
Would you like me to provide you with their contact details?
What happens when I do that
When you contact the court:
- You can confirm the validity of the summons.
- Seek clarification about the absence of prior written notice.
- Understand your rights and next steps.
- Potentially arrange a court date for hearing your side of the case.
Yea everything suppose to be in writing right b4 u get the summons right
Yes, Arlesley. In Michigan, before a landlord can file a recovery of possession summons, they must provide the tenant with a written eviction notice. If you did not receive this, it's important to contact the court for clarification.
So with no written notice of anything is the summons even valid
Yes, Arlesley, the summons could be invalid if you haven't received a written eviction notice first, as per Michigan law. However, it's crucial to confirm this with the court.
So if they try in send a notice on and i already have to summons in do mean anything right
If a notice is sent after you've received the summons, it doesn't correct the initial error. However, you should still consult with the court or a legal professional to understand the implications fully.
Yea the the summons just say to evict recovery of possession but not a notice in sight is it valid
The summons could potentially be invalid, as Michigan law mandates a written eviction notice prior to a recovery of possession summons. However, only a court can confirm this. It's advisable to reach out to the 36th District Court for further clarification.
So if we have no eviction notice in writing is the summons vialid to recovery they property
In Michigan, generally, a written eviction notice is required before a recovery of possession summons. If none was received, the summons may be invalid. But only the court can confirm this. Please contact the 36th District Court for clarification.
So no eviction notice b4 they can't put me out right
Correct, Arlesley. Without a prior written eviction notice, a landlord generally can't evict you in Michigan. However, you should still contact the 36th District Court to confirm the validity of the summons and understand your rights.