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Auction Bought / Past owner refuse to move out
Hello BP Community -
I have recently bought a property through Wayne County Auction - (Detroit, MI)
Located in Highland Park Michigan.
A Duplex!
Occupied by Past Owner in one unit, the other unit is empty.
I have hired a property Management company to complete eviction -
Upon receiving Eviction notice, Past Owner / Tenant went to the Property Management office and insisted that she still owns the property, refused to sign a lease, and stated that she won’t pay rent for her own property.
Property Management company stated that this will not be resolved without going in front of a judge and told me that it can be filed at the end of the month.
How long with this process take?
Suggestions?
Should I hire a real estate attorney?