Legal Question in Real Estate Law in Michigan

Repairs and maintenance on a home.

My sister was living rent free in a

mobile home owned jointly by her and

myself. The home was recently sold

and my sister is deducting half the cost

of repairs to the home from my half of

the proceeds of the sale. Can she legaly

do this?


Asked on 9/03/07, 11:48 pm

2 Answers from Attorneys

rajeshwar sharma rajeshwarnathsharma

Re: Repairs and maintenance on a home.

If there is any agreement otherwise she can not and moreover your sister was enjoying the property owned by you without any charges

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Answered on 9/04/07, 6:49 am
Renee Walsh LawRefs Nonprofit

Re: Repairs and maintenance on a home.

What she is legally entitled to depends on the terms of your agreement for her occupancy and for the home maintenance. You may now consider claiming/collecting the rent for her tenancy. Since she has money, now is the time to act and hiring an attorney will increase your odds of success.

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Answered on 9/04/07, 12:44 am


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