Landlord Not Paying Taxes

Summary

Tenants have rights under the truth in renting act and can attend show cause hearings. If the property is foreclosed for taxes, tenants may have to pay rent to the new owner. Landlords or new owners must provide a formal eviction notice before you can be forced out.

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None yet just got the paperwork last week
What state are you located in? This will help me provide the most accurate information.
Michigan
Have you received any formal notice from the tax authorities or your landlord regarding this issue?
I have a packet stating that hat is h house is up for foreclosure for taxes
Have you discussed this issue with your landlord? In Michigan, tenants have rights under the Truth in Renting Act.
And a sho of cause hearing date
What is the date of your show cause hearing? In Michigan, tenants can attend these hearings to discuss the issue with the court. The nearest court is the Michigan Supreme Court, contact: (*) *-*.
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In Michigan:

- Tenants can attend show cause hearings.
- You have rights under the Truth in Renting Act.

Michigan Supreme Court contact: (*) *-*.
What about the rent
In Michigan, if a property is foreclosed for taxes, tenants may have to pay rent to the new owner. Have you been instructed to do so?
No not yet can we just get locked out or put our
Have you received any notice of eviction from your landlord or the new owner?

In Michigan:
- Landlords must provide a formal eviction notice.
- Illegal eviction can lead to penalties for the landlord.
No can Macomb county lock us out or put them s out
In Michigan, landlords or new owners must provide a formal eviction notice. Macomb County cannot lock you out without this notice.
So you what if the * of March can mesup and the house is taken
What specific concerns do you have about the house being taken on March 31st?
That's when the taxes must be paid by the his fate
In Michigan, if the property is seized for unpaid taxes, the new owner must provide a formal eviction notice. Have you received any such notice?
No
In Michigan, without a formal eviction notice, you cannot be forced out. If the property is seized, the new owner must provide this notice.
Ok so it would be a good ???? d a to continue paying the rent
Yes, continuing to pay rent can help maintain your tenant rights until you receive a formal eviction notice.
Ok thanks
In Michigan:

- Continue paying rent to maintain tenant rights.
- Without a formal eviction notice, you can't be forced out.
- New owner must provide eviction notice after property seizure.