mushroom51
Junior Member
What is the name of your state (only U.S. law)? Michigan
This one is a doosey folks - so please bear with me. I recently moved to a rural part of the country to be near my 7 year old son. Seemed like the right thing to do. Took occupancy of a property owned by the daughter of my ex. Daughter inherited the property together with her younger sibling from her dad ( my ex's ex) who died intestate. The estate was never probated nor did the daughter file as PR to the estate. I was unaware of this. She insited on being paid rent in cash, would not give receipts or a written lease. On 3/1/09 (an important date) she agreed to accept USPS money orders only of which I have copies. Due to personal differences, I have been threatened indirectly by both mother and daughter with various legal actions (evictions, withold visitation etc). Yesterday, 9/20/09, I became aware that the property has been siezed by the county for non-payment of taxes effective - you guessed it - 3/1/09. The show cause hearing is scheduled for 1/7/10. I have several questions:
1) Was the daughter ever legally in title to the property and was she entitled to collect rent?
2)Since title to the property has been siezed by the county and is currently in the redemption period, does she have any right to eviction or to collect additional rent from me?
3) If is is held that she does not have legal right to collect prior to (no probate) or after the county seizure, do I have any recourse for the rent that she (fraudulently?) collected?
4) If I pay the taxes prior to to the show cause hearing, (during redemption period) what if any, interest do I have in the property?
5) If SHE pays the taxes, does it reinstate title or does she have to wait till the hearing for determination.
6) What do I do in the meantime?
Sorry about the length - this is a very complicated situation and I can't afford formal counsel - just looking for suggestions.
Thanks
What is the name of your state (only U.S. law)? MichiganWhat is the name of your state (only U.S. law)?
This one is a doosey folks - so please bear with me. I recently moved to a rural part of the country to be near my 7 year old son. Seemed like the right thing to do. Took occupancy of a property owned by the daughter of my ex. Daughter inherited the property together with her younger sibling from her dad ( my ex's ex) who died intestate. The estate was never probated nor did the daughter file as PR to the estate. I was unaware of this. She insited on being paid rent in cash, would not give receipts or a written lease. On 3/1/09 (an important date) she agreed to accept USPS money orders only of which I have copies. Due to personal differences, I have been threatened indirectly by both mother and daughter with various legal actions (evictions, withold visitation etc). Yesterday, 9/20/09, I became aware that the property has been siezed by the county for non-payment of taxes effective - you guessed it - 3/1/09. The show cause hearing is scheduled for 1/7/10. I have several questions:
1) Was the daughter ever legally in title to the property and was she entitled to collect rent?
2)Since title to the property has been siezed by the county and is currently in the redemption period, does she have any right to eviction or to collect additional rent from me?
3) If is is held that she does not have legal right to collect prior to (no probate) or after the county seizure, do I have any recourse for the rent that she (fraudulently?) collected?
4) If I pay the taxes prior to to the show cause hearing, (during redemption period) what if any, interest do I have in the property?
5) If SHE pays the taxes, does it reinstate title or does she have to wait till the hearing for determination.
6) What do I do in the meantime?
Sorry about the length - this is a very complicated situation and I can't afford formal counsel - just looking for suggestions.
Thanks
What is the name of your state (only U.S. law)? MichiganWhat is the name of your state (only U.S. law)?
