What to do if the lawyer of tenant is “holding” her final rent payment until we sign a document releasing her from all property damage?
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What to do if the lawyer of tenant is “holding” her final rent payment until we sign a document releasing her from all property damage?
The lawyer of our troublesome tenant is “holding” her final rent payment. We will only get our money if we go to his office and sign a ridiculous Termination Agreement releasing her from all damage and liability from failed maintenance requirements during her 3 year tenancy. We don’t see obvious damage but are now concerned that there’s something hidden we haven’t discovered. She has moved out. We have moved back in. At this poin, 2 months rent is now 2 weeks overdue and demands for it are replied to with earlier ultimatum. Next steps?
Asked on May 22, 2012 under Real Estate Law, Michigan
Answers:
M.T.G., Member, New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 11 years ago | Contributor
Go and speak with ana ttonrye. I am concnerned about a few things here. First, when you say that she "moved out" is it becuase her lease eneded? Did she turn over the keys? If it did not or she did not then you may have re entered the premises prematurely. Also, what about the security deposit? Please at least follow that law to the "t" as they say regardless of the rent issue. That is a breach of contract and you can sue her for that. You need muscle. She has it. Good luck.
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