How to get this tenant out? And another question...

[Katrina P.]

Hello BP Family!

Okay, so I am in the process of acquiring a property from a bank, that currently has a squatter inside. Apparently this guy used to pay rent until the previous owner lost the property to the bank, and the bank wouldn't make any repairs, so the tenant used opportunity to avoid rent until the new owner takes over. There is no lease in place. I will be closing on 1/31, but I would like to get the process started asap. The property is in Michigan. I have spoken to the tenant once, and he stated that he'd like to stay there, as he's been there for 3.5 years, and he loves the house, but it's just that "some things need to be fixed". Of course, I plan to make some improvements, but I have tried to reach out to the guy several times since I first spoke to him, and he has not answered my call or returned it. At this point, I do not want to rent to him. So what's the best way to get this process started? Should I write him a letter to get the ball rolling since I don't technically own the property yet? Or should I just wait until I close, and begin the eviction process? Also, should I just do a 30-day notice to quit?

Finally, my last question is this...I was told that in the state of Michigan, if your properties are owned in the name of an LLC, then you need to hire a lawyer for all evictions. Does anyone in the state of Michigan know if this is absolutely true?

Thanks in advance for all the help guys!

Katrina