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Landlord Can Be Found Liable for Vicious Attack by Tenant’s Dog

In a recent unpublished decision, Skiver v Durga, Docket Nos. 358830; 358931, the Michigan Court of Appeals affirmed...

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Michigan Court of Appeals Rules Exception to Anti-Lockout Statute Can Protect Landlords

The anti-lockout statute, MCL 600.2918, prevents a landlord from unlawfully interfering with a tenant’s possessory interest in the...

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Michigan Court of Appeals Holds that a Lack of an Acceleration Clause Does Not Preclude a Landlord from Receiving Post-eviction Damages

In River Square University, LLC v. Aspect Properties, LLC,[1] the Michigan Court of Appeals held that under the...

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New Gubernatorial Order Extends Moratorium on Evictions

On May 14, 2020, Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer issued Executive Order No. 2020-85, extending the moratorium on evictions...

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New Gubernatorial Order Temporarily Restricts Evictions; Additional Eviction And Late Fees Restrictions from CARES ACT

On April 17, 2020, Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer issued Executive Order No. 2020-54 restricting evictions.  It is currently in...

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Michigan Court of Appeals Rules that Litigant Only Gets One Bite At the Apple

In late 2015, the Michigan Court of Appeals affirmed a circuit court’s decision to dismiss a case based...

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New Law Allows Eviction Notices To Be Sent By Email

Governor Snyder recently signed a bill into law that will allow landlords to send eviction notices to tenants...

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