If my landlord flat out lied on my lease violation and I can prove it, how can I get the violation removed or can I sue?
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If my landlord flat out lied on my lease violation and I can prove it, how can I get the violation removed or can I sue?
They stated that I refused to let a contractor into my townhouse. And that I told them to come back at 4:00 pm on the 5th. Well I get off at 4:00 and it takes me at least 45 minutes to get home on the bus which has security cameras. On the the day in question I did get off early but took a wedding present to my daughter’s old school. We saw about 7 people who will confirm this. I cannot be in 2 places at 1time. How can I get this violation removed from my record? Do I have to sue them to have it removed or a letter sent to my saying that they were mistaken?
Asked on December 12, 2011 under Real Estate Law, Michigan
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FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 12 years ago | Contributor
The best way to resolve the claim against you that you refused to let a contractor into your townhouse is to simply write the property manager and landlord your version of what happened keeping a copy of the letter for future reference and need.
I would also have a face to face meeting with the property manager as well as the landlord. Personally I would not be all that concerned as to the claim that you did not allow the contractor into the townhouse and any effect upon you down the road. In the big scheme of things in the rental of property, the issue is relatively a small matter based upon my experience.
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