If my landlord never obtained a certificate of occupancy and knew that there was no certificate, does that make my lease void?
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If my landlord never obtained a certificate of occupancy and knew that there was no certificate, does that make my lease void?
Asked on January 9, 2013 under Real Estate Law, Michigan
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Answered 11 years ago | Contributor
Assuming your municipality mandates a ceritifcate of occupancy to legally rent the unit you are writing about and there is none, the lease is void as a matter of law. Worse yet for the landlord is that he or she is obligated to return to you all rent paid plus accrued interest.
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