#Homeless #Squatters #PropertyRights
Hey everyone, I’m facing a difficult situation and would really appreciate some advice. Here’s the gist: my grandfather passed away, I inherited his home on 5 acres of property, but due to COVID I couldn’t move in right away. Now, I’ve found out that my cousins have moved in without permission and I need to evict them. However, money is tight and I can’t afford hotel rooms while dealing with this. So, I’m wondering – could I legally set up tents or a camper on the property while I work on getting them out?
Here are some key points to consider:
– No lease, rent, or verbal agreement with the squatters
– Need to take care of family and dogs while handling the situation
– Trying to navigate the legal process of evicting them without going broke
One possible solution that comes to mind is reaching out to legal aid organizations or tenant rights groups for guidance. Has anyone else been in a similar situation or have any insights to share? Your input would be incredibly helpful during this challenging time. 🏠💼 #LegalAdvice #FamilyProperty #TenantRights
No probably not. They are probably legally tenants now and you’ll have to legally evict them.
Not a lawyer but your state is going to matter greatly as far as how painful a process it will be and how to proceed. What state are you in?
Aside from talking to your local mc to intimidate them to leave your only real legal recourse is the eviction route and depending on the state will vary on how fast you can get them out
You gotta talk to a lawyer. No other way. It’s possible you can share the property. But you have tenants–and they have tenants rights almost certainly.
Assuming you own the five acres that the property sits on then yes. Tenant’s rights apply to the housing. You continue to have rights to the land. You should be careful to not do anything that could be considered a constructive eviction.
Make sure to check your local laws but I would think you could move into the house if you own it and they have no lease. Obviously to remove them you need to evict them most likely but I’d move in to the house not camp on the land since you own it. But if you don’t want to do that camping shouod be fine
The Michigan Bar offers a [referral service](https://lrs.michbar.org/) that will connect you with an attorney in your area and the field you need. It’s for an initial 25 minute meeting for $25. That should be enough time to get your current questions answered. It’s then up to you if you would like to retain their services.
I know you said money is tight, but you can offer them cash for keys. It may actually be cheaper than an eviction.
Have you turned off the power?
Can you turn off utilities on a squatter in Michigan?
In 2014, Michigan passed a unique law for getting rid of squatters: In this state, property owners can use self-help measures to encourage squatters to move out. Self-help measures are steps taken to make a property unlivable, such as shutting off utilities, changing the locks, or removing the squatter’s belongings.Dec 19, 2023