Legal Question in Real Estate Law in Michigan

Tenant and no signed lease

We own a rental home inwhich an employee resides. During his employment with us he did not pay rent directly, as it was a benefit. He has changed jobs and is no longer working for us. He is now paying rent but refuses to sign a lease rental agreement . Their reason is that they are looking for a house to buy and don't want to sign a year lease. I had included in the form that a 30 written notice by either party would release term. They have been good tenants in the past, but I feel some things should be in writting to avoid problems.


Asked on 4/12/98, 11:53 am

1 Answer from Attorneys
Stephen Scapelliti Law Office of Stephen Scapelliti, Esq.

Absence of Lease

Michgan law requires that the landlord provide its tenants certain notices to advise the tenants of their rights under the laws. If these notices are not provided, then the landlord could be barred from certain relief, in the event that the tenant damages the premises or fails to pay its obligations for utility bills. A properly drafted lease will include this information, together with other information pertinent to the rights and obligations of the landlord and the tenant. In the absence of a written agreement for a longer lease term, tenancy is considered to be month-to-month, which means that the landlord or the tenant may terminate the lease on 30 days'written notice. You should consult an attorney to discuss the particular facts concerning your problem, so that you can be advise as to your rights.

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Answered on 5/13/98, 9:51 am


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