Unlawful Legal Fees Dispute

Summary

A landlord in Michigan cannot charge legal fees unless specified in the lease agreement. Signing a consent order without tenant approval may violate tenant rights. Consult a lawyer or contact Michigan Legal Services for assistance.

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The matter involves landlord unlawfully assessing legal fees. I took ledger to court. Legal Aid requested an adjournment to investigate the ledger. Judge granted request. At new hearing, legal aid admitted never investigating the matter and signed a consent order without my consent.
Hello ****, I am sorry to hear about your situation. Could you please tell me in which state this happened? This information will help me provide you with the most accurate legal guidance.
Michigan
I'm sorry to hear about your situation, ****. In Michigan,
- A landlord is not allowed to charge legal fees unless it's stated in the lease agreement.
- Signing a consent order without your approval may violate your rights.
Please consult with a lawyer or contact Michigan Legal Services.