If ur tenants moved out at the end of last monthith with no notice, can we legally take possession of the house without the eviction process?
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If ur tenants moved out at the end of last monthith with no notice, can we legally take possession of the house without the eviction process?
We did not realize they moved out until about 3 weeks later. We changed the locks on the door then, not knowing that it was illegal, so we changed 1 of the doors back. We posted a 7 day demand notice on the door (which has not been picked up). They also left us with a $600 water bill which they were responsible for. Can we take them to small claims court for the water bill and this month’s rent since they did not give notice?
Asked on December 26, 2011 under Real Estate Law, Michigan
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FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 12 years ago | Contributor
If your former tenants moved out of the rental without giving you notice of their intent, I would send a letter to their last known mailing address other than the rental advising that you deem that they have abandoned the rental setting forth the reasons for the opinion (for example, no furniture in unit).
From what you have written, you can legally take possession of the unit. I would place all new locks on the rental.
As to the $600.00 water bill, your option is to sue the former tenants for this amount in small claims court.
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