Legal Question in Real Estate Law in Michigan
Land Contract and Tennant Eviction
My husband and I entered into a lease with an option to buy at the end. The property is our shop w/ an apt. upstairs. My brother in law moved in upstairs and wanted to be a 3rd owner when it came time to actually buy. Our ORAL agreement was, you pay a 1/3 of everything, utilites taxes etc. Ok we'll do that. Well of course he hasn't lived up to his end of the deal paying 0 utilites and taxes for the past 10 months. There is nothing in writing, including a lease. I in the process of having him evicted to reclaim the apartment to rent to someone else. We can't keep supporting him. Does he have any claim at being a part owner? I am following all the legal steps to have him removed, gave him 30 days and am filing in the courthouse tomorrow. He's supposedly gotten a lawyer but since he's paid nothing except his rent to live there I can't see he has a leg to stand on. His name is not on our lease, nor did we sign anything with him in regards to this.
Do I need to get a lawyer?
1 Answer from Attorneys
Re: Land Contract and Tennant Eviction
Agreements for the transfer of real estate must be in writing signed by you and your husband. Without this your brother has little to no claim. You may want to contact a lawyer if your brother has.
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