Legal Question in Landlord & Tenant Law in Michigan

judgement on tenant

I had a tenant not show up for court today. A judgement was entered and the clerk said it would be mailed. May I enter the property now? Or should I wait for the judgement to come in the mail?


Asked on 4/30/07, 1:30 pm

2 Answers from Attorneys
Christopher Sevick Law Office of Christopher Sevick, PLC

Re: judgement on tenant

If this was for a non-payment the tenant will have 10 days to pay you. If they have not paid in that time frame you may go back to court for a writ to evict and after that has been served on the home by the court and the 24 hour period has passed you may enter with a court officer and regain possession.

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Answered on 5/01/07, 8:04 am
Regina Mullen Legal Data Services, PLC

Re: judgement on tenant

Depends on the judgment. The tenant not showing doesn't change his right to appeal, and possibly present defenses. If it grants you immediate right of entry, that's pretty clear. Otherwise, it doesn't. Consult counsel before you do anything that might cause you to be liable for the results.

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Answered on 5/01/07, 2:26 pm


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