Josh
Allegan,#2Consumer Comment
Thu, April 02, 2009
It sounds to me like One Step Realty is actually following Michigan state law regarding your tenants. As frustrating as it is with non-paying tenants, you cannot just throw them out. There is a whole process: 1. They have to be served a Demand for Possession Non-Payment of Rent. This gives the tenants seven business days to pay the rent. Remember, this is almost two weeks. 2. If they don't pay in those seven business days, then you have to file a Compaint with the court, and serve the tenants papers. It will be ten days to two weeks before you get a court date. 3. After that, you are at the mercy of the court, which may give the tenants more time to pay, or if they default, give you a judgment. If the judge rules in your favor and gives you a Writ of Restitution, the tenants still have ten days to appeal. You can read the rest of the process here: http://rhol.org/csu/evictions/Michigan/MichiganSteps.htm As you can see, it is a lengthy process, and there are fees involved with all of the paperwork filing - you'll need an attorney to prepare all of the paperwork, and show up at the court. I haven't found a property management company that will pay those fees for you. It's part of the cost of being a landlord. I have tenants, and I know how frustrating it can be at times, especially when the tenants are not paying, and you have to pay money to get them out.
Big mike
Racine,#3Author of original report
Tue, March 24, 2009
After I demanded that this tenant's lease be severed, I was told that he would need a thirty day notice. Now the tenant is refusing to leave. What did One Step do to help? They asked for more money. They then told me that this could be a lengthy process. What the hell have they been collecting their fee for?!!!
Big mike
Racine,#4Author of original report
Tue, March 24, 2009
After I demanded that this tenant's lease be severed, I was told that he would need a thirty day notice. Now the tenant is refusing to leave. What did One Step do to help? They asked for more money. They then told me that this could be a lengthy process. What the hell have they been collecting their fee for?!!!
Big mike
Racine,#5Author of original report
Tue, March 24, 2009
After I demanded that this tenant's lease be severed, I was told that he would need a thirty day notice. Now the tenant is refusing to leave. What did One Step do to help? They asked for more money. They then told me that this could be a lengthy process. What the hell have they been collecting their fee for?!!!
Big mike
Racine,#6Author of original report
Tue, March 24, 2009
After I demanded that this tenant's lease be severed, I was told that he would need a thirty day notice. Now the tenant is refusing to leave. What did One Step do to help? They asked for more money. They then told me that this could be a lengthy process. What the hell have they been collecting their fee for?!!!