Legal Question in Criminal Law in Michigan
Shutting off electricity
As a landlord, is it illegal for me to shut off a tenants electricity? It could possibly be in the tenants name, too.
Asked on 4/14/08, 2:43 pm
1 Answer from Attorneys
William Morrison
Action Defense Center
Re: Shutting off electricity
Definitely yes. It's violative of the landlord/tenant act.
Do it right. If he's not paying, give him a seven day notice and sue him in the district court. It's not that hard and doesn't cost much.
Answered on 4/14/08, 4:44 pm
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