in mi. can a landlord charge for an extra person if he is on the lease and also a imediate family member?
375471
depends on whether he did it when you first put your dad on the lease or not. If it was done the same day that he was put on the lease, then you agreed to it in contract so it stands firm. \nIf the landlord is attempting to raise the rent now after your dad has been there four years and using him as an excuse to do so, that is a big "No". Fight it tooth and nail. It probably won't do you any good though. If they don't use that as an excuse they can use inflation and raise your rent anyway with a 30 day notice to do so.\nsorry
194098
Depends on what state you are in!  You can get into some real messes (and so can your landlord) if you don't have a lease!  Hope you didn't do a deposit/first and last!!
1176219
Sadly the two of you are together in the lease, so it is very important when sharing a rental that you rent with someone you know very well and can trust ( also someone you would be willing to pay thier share if they don't or if they move out on you)\n\nYou can ask the court for a new date but you have no way to get out of the court date without merely paying the landlord the money owed or working out a payment plan
614040
You should read the fine print of your lease.  If you move out and they re-rent the apartment, they can NOT charge you from that date forward for any further rent.  Will they let you sublet to someone else?  Most states have free landlord tenant assistance.  Call 211 and explain the problem to them so that they can best assist you.  Perhaps a moderator would be of some help.  If you do decide to move, make sure that they sign off on the apartment that you left it in good order and that you both agree on the damages if any in writing, as well as your move out date.
1099859
This is a tough situation and there is no really good solution.\n\nRemember that what someone can "legally" do is not really a practical limit on what they may actually do. Worse still, you can have all sorts of legal rights but if the only way to exercise them is to go to court then the solution may be worse than the problem.\n\nThe only thing is really to get the stuff out right now. If the apartment is in the other person's name then she's not going to get any immediate help from the legal system.\n\nEDIT: From another question that you posted I'm now unsure if this is a room mate situation or a landlord-tenant case. Please clarify. It affects the answer.
941953
Not sure about legally....but I had my own apartment when I was 17...my mom cosigned the lease though...I would like to think that s/he is responsible enough to hang for a minute...I mean hell they are almost 18.
881058
Talk to the CAB about the tenant rights. They will be able to give you the specifics, and they're free!
1051999
Unless stated in writing previously, the landlord does not owe you a dime. If you were to undo the changes, the landlord could charge you, keep your security and/or sue you in court. I would suggest sucking it up and play nice and see if you could get anything out of your landlord. He is not required to give you anything whatsoever.
708982
No, just as we landlords can't raise your rent in the middle of the lease if you got a promotion or bonus check. Just talk to the landlord and see what the two of you can work out.\n\nRegards
1034999
The 30$ fee is not required, it's bogus. You aren't going to get the lease.\nLook somewhere else.
26511
If he signed the lease, in almost all cases he is on the hook for the entire duration of the lease. An exception might be if the lease was invalid or illegal for some reason (violation of a state or local law). He might consider:\n- Offer to buy out the lease from the landlord.\n- Sublet the appartment to someone else. This usually requires cooperation with the landlord.\n- Moving out. He is still on the hook but the landlord will probably try to rerent. This will screw up your Dad's credit score.\n- Get a roommate to help pay the rent.\n- Have him find two or three jobs that combine to pay enough for him to pay his bills.\n\nGood Luck to ya!
904317
If you both are on the lease, then you better work something out.  \n\nIf it is your name on the lease only, you can follow the legal process for eviction for cause in your state.\n\nIf it is their name only on the lease, then you have to move.
1186537
One of your best options in a situation like this is to consult the local code enforcement to see if they will enforce a legal violation.  Many localities forbid multiple unrelated people from living under the same roof.  You should check that first.  Additionally, you should see if your lease forbids subleting and seek enforcement of that provision.  The property management company could require certain adherence to provisions in the contract if they are specifically articulated.
516998
i am not sure but i think there is a department of housing  somewhere in riverside county. i would contact them as soon as possible. if your lease states that you are the sole renters of the property i not think he can. but if you aren't on a lease and are just renting month to month there could be a problem. best of luck. in the end the homeowner may just be building you another room that you get to use instead.
380011
Depends on the state.  You obivously have internet.  Look up your state's landlord tenant laws.
722415
Yes.  The following is Section 554.607 of the Michigan statute:\n\n554.607 Security deposit; permissible uses.\n\nSec. 7.\n\nA security deposit may be used only for the following purposes:\n\n(a) Reimburse the landlord for actual damages to the rental unit or any ancillary facility that are the direct result of conduct not reasonably expected in the normal course of habitation of a dwelling.\n\n(b) Pay the landlord for all rent in arrearage under the rental agreement, rent due for premature termination of the rental agreement by the tenant and for utility bills not paid by the tenant.
1144054
I don't know how laws vary from state to state. I wasn't aware there was a law regarding your question. I live in Michigan and we can raise rents as much as we want at any time as long as the tenant is given a 30 day notice. It's the same for vacant units, we can raise the rent as much as we want after someone vacates the unit.