Legal Question in Landlord & Tenant Law in Michigan

rental lease

I had to rent my house to avoid a repossession. My tenant signed a 12 month lease. She now says she has to have major surgery and has to move out (after 2 months) because she will be unable to return to work for several weeks and can not pay rent. Is she liable for the remainder of the lease (10 months) and do I need an attorney?


Asked on 3/31/09, 3:46 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
Timothy Klisz Klisz Law Office, PLLC

Re: rental lease

She owes the 10 months, but you have a duty to mitigate damages by trying to rerent, at any reasonable price. She would owe the difference, plus any time you could not rerent. This is a very complex area that usually requires an attorney's expertise and experience. I can help you. Please visit www.kliszlaw.com to discuss. Tim Klisz

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Answered on 3/31/09, 3:49 pm


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