Landlord Tenant Legal Dispute

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If youre involved in a landlord-tenant dispute and need legal assistance, consider contacting law school clinics like University of Michigan, Wayne State, or Detroit Mercy for free or low-cost help. Additionally, Michigan Legal Help offers self-help resources, and Wayne County Dispute Resolution Center may mediate disputes for free. These resources can provide guidance and support for your case.

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I'm sueing my former landlord for $*,* and he's countersuing me for $*,* calming very egregious false acts that I can prove are false his counter claim is not properly pled

If you're suing your former landlord and he's countersuing with claims you can disprove, here's some general guidance:
- Countersuit Filing: Check if his counterclaim meets Michigan court rules. Improperly pled claims might be dismissed.
- Evidence: Gather all evidence disproving his allegations (documents, photos, witnesses).
- Motion to Dismiss: If the counterclaim is baseless or not properly pled, you may file a motion to dismiss it.
- Legal Representation: Consider consulting a lawyer to help with the countersuit and ensure your case is strong.
Would you like help finding a local attorney?

I need help finding a pro bono lawyer. I am on social security disability

For pro bono legal assistance in Michigan, consider these resources:
- Michigan Legal Help: Offers guidance and referrals for low-income individuals. Visit [michiganlegalhelp.org](https://michiganlegalhelp.org).
- Legal Aid of Western Michigan: Provides free legal aid in civil cases. Check eligibility at [lawestmi.org](https://lawestmi.org).
- State Bar of Michigan: Their Pro Bono Services can connect you with volunteer attorneys. Visit [michbar.org](https://michbar.org) and search for pro bono services.
If you’d like to narrow down resources to your area, let me know your city or county.

Inkster Michigan

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For pro bono assistance specific to Inkster, Michigan, you can contact:

Neighborhood Legal Services Michigan

Phone: (*) *-*
Address: * Woodward Ave, Suite *, Detroit, MI *
Website: [nlsmichigan.org](https://www.nlsmichigan.org)
They may help with landlord-tenant disputes and countersuits. It's worth checking with them about your eligibility.

Neighborhood legal service refuses to help me because of who my former landlord is

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If Neighborhood Legal Services Michigan cannot assist due to a conflict, you can try these alternatives:
- Legal Aid and Defender Association, Inc.: They serve Wayne County residents. Visit [ladadetroit.org](https://ladadetroit.org) or call (*) *-*.
- State Bar of Michigan Pro Bono Referral: They may connect you to other volunteer attorneys. Visit [michbar.org](https://michbar.org).
Would you like to explore other options or seek a different type of help?

Legal aid and defender association told me the same thing in State bar of Michigan charges a $* fee. I cannot afford that

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If you cannot afford the $* fee with the State Bar of Michigan, you might try these additional options:
- Michigan Legal Help: Visit [michiganlegalhelp.org](https://michiganlegalhelp.org) for self-help resources and guidance.
- Wayne County Dispute Resolution Center: They may mediate landlord-tenant disputes for free.
- Law School Clinics: University of Michigan, Wayne State, or Detroit Mercy law schools may have free legal clinics.
Would you like help finding contact details for one of these?

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Here are some law school clinics that may help:

~University of Michigan Law School Clinical Programs
Phone: (*) *-*
Address: * South State Street, Ann Arbor, MI *
Website: [law.umich.edu](https://www.law.umich.edu)

~Wayne State University Law School Clinics
Phone: (*) *-*
Address: * West Palmer, Detroit, MI *
Website: [law.wayne.edu](https://law.wayne.edu)

~University of Detroit Mercy School of Law Clinics
Phone: (*) *-*
Address: * East Jefferson Avenue, Detroit, MI *
Website: [udmercy.edu](https://law.udmercy.edu)
These clinics may offer free or low-cost assistance for landlord-tenant disputes.

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