Legal Question in Landlord & Tenant Law in Michigan

State of Limitation

I moved into an apartment in 1996, I was evicted 1 year later in 1997, I appeared in court was advised to payment 1 months rent or vacate the premise in 2 weeks, I chose to vacate the premise, gave the keys and a forwarding mailing address, my security deposit was applied to my balance which was $1090.00, one year my states taxes was garnished, my debt was on credit report for 7 years then removed. Recently after trying to rent another apartment, this debt from previous place has contacted me with a subpeona, the amount has doubled because of fees and interest, which is know $2500, I don't disagree as far as owing the debt, isn't there a limitation on how long someone can collect on a debt. I would like to settled but was advised I only had 2 options to pay the $2500 monthly or if I settled it would have to be in 1 lump sum.

Can you help me or give me some suggestions.

Thanks in advance!


Asked on 6/13/06, 5:24 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
Rochelle Guznack Law Offices of Rochelle E. Guznack, PLLC

Re: State of Limitation

There is a six-year statute of limitations on contracts. If there are present collection attempts and six years have passed, there is a possibility you can collect damages under the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act. Please contact me if you would like to discuss this further.

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Answered on 6/13/06, 6:18 pm


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