Property Management

A Michigan landlord who accepts rent from a tenant they are trying to evict may inadvertently:

AStrengthen the eviction case
BWaive the breach that is the basis for eviction✓ Correct
CExtend the eviction timeline by 90 days
DConvert the eviction to a forcible entry action

Explanation

Accepting rent after a lease violation may constitute a waiver of the landlord's right to evict for that specific breach. Michigan courts may find that accepting rent implies acceptance of the tenant's continued occupancy.

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