Re: Tenant moved but did not give me their new address

Re: Tenant moved but did not give me their new address by Anonymous on October 13, 2017 @12:12

In Michigan, a tenant who fails to provide a forwarding address for the return of the security deposit, the landlord is relieved from providing a list of damages to tenant. The landlord must file for a judgement within 45 days from move out or the landlord looses the right to deduct from the security deposit. Otherwise the landlord must hold on to any security amount until the tenant notifies the landlord of an address or the statue of limitations expire. So, in order for you to claim and deduct damages from the security deposit, you must file with the court within 45 days. The judgement give you the legal right to keep what you deduct for your damages. Just use your tenants address the lease was for as their current address. Remember if you miss that 45 day deadline, you waive the right to deduct from the tenants security deposit and will have to file a separate lawsuit against the tenants to collect.

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