Evicting Tenant, no contract signed

[Roy Gutierrez]

Hi guys,

I have a friend that is renting out a home in Oak Park MI, this family moved in about 2-3 months ago, he took money for a security deposit and I imagine they have paid rent for the months they've been there, about a month ago he told me the renters were complaining about some things and they decided that it wasn't working out so they mutually agreed on a move out date, which is supposed to be today, so he talked to them today and the renters want their deposit back tomorrow, he's worried that they had done damage so he hasn't been clear with the renters when he's going to be giving the deposit back which I told him it's a mistake since it's better to not anger them and just to get them out asap, to complicate matters he said there's no signed agreement! Very interesting!

So in the worse case that they decide that they will not leave what are the options in evicting someone with no signed contract? Of course he needs to talk to a lawyer just want a little feedback from the pros here, I imagine all the utilities are under the renter's names.

Thank you.

[Thomas S.]

Verbal is a legal contract, as for the deposit have him tell them they get it back after the inspection minus deductions for damage. Landlords do not concern themselves with what might happen scenarios. No point in assuming tenants will be angry or do damage, those are non issues.

Your friend should have already done the inspection so if he hasn't I assume he knows nothing about his landlord responsibilities and is flying by the seat of his pants.

Tell him good luck.