Posts in Business law
Security Deposits: Are Michigan Landlords and Investors Collecting the Legal Maximum from Tenants?

Michigan landlords—are you collecting the maximum legal security deposit from your tenants?

Attorney Hadi Harp breaks down Michigan's Security Deposit Act and explains why landlords should be charging 1.5 times the monthly rent—the legal maximum allowed. Learn how to stay compliant while protecting your real estate investment from unpaid bills, property damage, and early move-outs.

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Force Majeure and Coronavirus: Can Small-Business Contract Non-Performance Be Excused?

With the arrival of the Coronavirus, Detroit small businesses might begin asking very important questions: (1) Do they have to pay for goods or services pursuant to a contract while they are closed? What about rent? (2) Conversely, do they need to deliver on their promise to provide goods or services if they are unable to perform? The answer depends on what your FORCE MAJEURE contract clause says.

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