New to Landlord-Tenant....

[kunondrum]

MICHIGAN

Im related to the land owner but I am temorarily the landlord and im new to this. A family moved in and apparently around here people dont do things to the full extent...let me explain...No rental agreement has been made and payments have been made cash. The family is responsible for utilities which are under their name. Ive done some research about renter's insurance and such. I wanted to know based on the information given can the land owner face a possible lawsuit? if so,what can be used against him? what can be done to avoid such a problem?

thanks

 

[justalayman]

What kind of lawsuit are your speaking of.?

Is there a specific concern or problem?

 

[kunondrum]

Just anything that could be a potential liability down the road...wheather its an injury or damage due to theft or fire.

 

[JETX]

I wanted to know based on the information given can the land owner face a possible lawsuit?

Yes.

if so,what can be used against him?

Depends on the specific claim(s).

what can be done to avoid such a problem?

Don't be a landlord and never, ever deal with anyone about anything. Oh, and don't let ANYONE on or near your property... and don't leave it.
If you follow the above, you should be immune to most sources of lawsuits.

 

[HomeGuru]

Don't be a landlord and never, ever deal with anyone about anything. Oh, and don't let ANYONE on or near your property... and don't leave it.
If you follow the above, you should be immune to most sources of lawsuits.

**A: there is a shortage of hermits or monks.

 

[BL]

Just collect rent , and forget the rest . Because If you were really wanting to be good LL , you'd be looking for the city/town codes , and your States LL tenant laws , or consulting a LL/tenant laws in your area .

 

[Gadfly]

There are a lot of things you can do to protect yourself.

1. Become totally familiar with the property.
2. Properly maintain the property.
3. Get fire/vandalism/theaft insurance.
4. Get liability insurance
5. Do a check on potential tenants before you let them in.
6. Get the names of everyone living there on the lease.
7. Check up on the house regularly.
8. Respond quickly to repairs.
9. Find a lawyer who you feel comfortable with and set up a relationship with him/her because at some, time some way you will need him/her.
10. Read and understand the ll/tenat law in your state.
11. Cruise the internet for places like this and learn everything you can about your job.
12. Take RE class and the local community college.

Note 3, 4, and 9 are a lot LESS expensive than most people think and will save your a#$@ in the long run.

 

[ENASNI]

Note 3, 4, and 9 are a lot LESS expensive than most people think and will save your a#$@ in the long run.

Uh oh... I seem to have lost my a#$@... at least, I have looked around and I can't find it.

 

[HomeGuru]

Uh oh... I seem to have lost my a#$@... at least, I have looked around and I can't find it.

**A: can you grow a new one?

 

[ENASNI]

**A: can you grow a new one?

Beats me, I have no idea what an a#$@ is?