Legal Question in Landlord & Tenant Law in Michigan

Re: court

It depends. Did they dismiss the case? Or was there a court order entered that they agree to allow you to stay, but that you had to keep current on rent?

In any event, I think the best thing to do is to contact them about the fact you are late and try and work out a way to catch up on rent. I'm sure they would prefer to get paid than to have to go back to court.

Re: court

it depends what kind of complaint they filed, but most likely they will have to refile, since at the time they were stating you had not paid Dec rent, which has since been paid and resolved, and now it's Jan rent that's an issue.

I would suggest keeping in contact with your landlord, and confirming everything in writing, such as sending a letter indicating that you do plan to pay the rent, and expect to be able to pay on X date. Perhaps they will hold off on filing a new lawsuit, which would increase the fees that you owe them. Can't hurt to try.

Good luck.