What are my rights if I just found out that my landlord rented to me illegally and now he is telling me that I have to move and has shut the water off?
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What are my rights if I just found out that my landlord rented to me illegally and now he is telling me that I have to move and has shut the water off?
Asked on November 18, 2012 under Real Estate Law, Michigan
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FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 12 years ago | Contributor
From what you have written about you need to consult with a landlord tenant attorney about the landlord's self help in shutting off the water to the unit you occupy. Such is illegal under the laws of all states in this country.
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