Civil Litigation in Michigan and Ohio

Choose Us for a Variety of Civil Litigation Matters

• Breach of Contract - You may have a breach of contract claim or be accused of breaching a contract if a valid contract existed, part of the contract was performed by one person to the contract, another person to the contract failed to perform their part, and damages resulted from the breach of the non-performing party.
• Landlord-Tenant Issues - Whether you are a landlord or a tenant, our attorneys can help you in your case. Some issues arising on the landlord’s side of a lease contract may include nonpayment of rent, late payment of rent, breach of a lease, holding over tenants who refuse to move out at the end of their lease, or lawsuits for money damages after a tenant moves out. Issues that may arise on the tenant’s side of a lease contract may include landlords refusing to repair hazardous conditions within the unit, landlords wrongfully withholding a security deposit, breach of the covenant of quiet enjoyment to the premises, or retaliation claims for eviction following a tenant’s complaint.
• Evictions - Whether you are a tenant or landlord and are being evicted or trying to evict a tenant, you may have a claim. There are certain laws regarding the eviction process that must be followed before evicting a tenant or being evicted, such as filing an eviction lawsuit and being granted an eviction order from a court.
• Housing Rights - There are laws in both Ohio and Michigan that provide for housing rights of tenants. These rights can include the right to fair housing under the Fair Housing Act, the right to the return of a security deposit, the right to reasonable notice before a landlord or other may enter the premise, etc. To determine what housing rights you have or to determine if your housing rights have been violated, call and schedule a consultation with one of our experienced attorneys.
• Housing Disputes - Housing disputes may arise when a tenant and landlord or property manager do not agree on an aspect of the lease or rental agreement they previously entered into. These disputes may be in regard to the condition of the building or property, essential services such as heat, water, and electric, rent increase, or the right to stay in the leased or rented building. Other housing disputes may occur if you are sharing a living space, such as an apartment, with other tenants.