Articles

This article explores the requirements of the Federal Fair Debt Collection Practices Act and their impact on residential evictions.

Michigan Summary Proceedings and the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act: A Sea Change for Landlords' Lawyers?

This article discusses several decisions of concern to commercial lease litigators, including cases addressing landlord’s liens, mitigation of damages and jurisdiction.

Commercial Lease Disputes: Recent Cases Affecting Litigation Strategy

This article explores the Michigan Legislature’s effort to control drug-related activity through use of the Summary Proceedings Statute.

Controlling Drug-Related Activity in Residential Leaseholds

This article examines Michigan case law involving the independent covenant doctrine and the tenant’s right to setoff against rent.

Commercial Leases: Effect of Landlord's Breach on Tenant's Obligation to Pay Rent

This article explores the challenges inherent in applying traditional remedies, such as constructive eviction, in the asbestos context.

Asbestos and Constructive Eviction: Determining a Standard of Fitness for Leaseholds

This article gathers statutes, cases and court rules regarding eviction and provides thoughts about to make use of the law when planning and drafting leases.

Eviction in Michigan: Drafting and Planning Techniques to Enhance the Landlord's Position