Legal Question in Landlord & Tenant Law in Michigan

I am currently in charge of my late mother's estate. After he house sat on the market for several years, my nephew offered to move in and help pay the utilities/taxes necessary to keep the home running. An occupancy permit was never obtained through the city (Dearborn, MI). He later moved out, but allowed his girlfriend to remain. The house now has irrepairable damage to the walls, floors, appliances, etc. There was no agreement allowing the girlfriend to vacate the premises.
Due to the fact that an occupancy permit was never obtained, would I be able to recover damages from my nephew? Please keep in mind that he is blook-kin to the original estate owner (his grand-daughter). Any information is appreciated, more so if a specific case number can be provided.

Asked on 3/25/11, 11:23 am

Shelly Schellenberg MI & FL private practice

0 users found helpful

0 attorneys agreed

You can only recover damages from your nephew if your nephew has money, a job, or assets.

Answered on 3/25/11, 6:36 pm

Keywords

Match Any Match All

Country

State

Area of Law