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All Forum Posts by: Bruno Alhasson

Bruno Alhasson has started 4 posts and replied 9 times.

Quote from @James Wise:
Quote from @Bruno Alhasson:

I recently bought a property in the City of Detroit from an auction, and it turns out there's a squatter there. Talked to both of the next door neighbors and apparently this lady (with kids 😮‍💨🤯) broke in and set up house only two months ago. This means that she has zero legal right to the property in any way.

According to House Bills 5069, 5070 & 5071, squatting is a crime in Michigan. Also, I would be within my rights to get in there, change the locks and make sure she won't be able to break in again.

My question is, do the police even enforce this? How likely is it that they'll even charge her for squatting? Better yet, would they be able to physically remove her themselves? This is the first time I've dealt with squatters so I am hoping to hear from people who've been there and done that. 

I am not at all willing to do a cash-for-keys deal, nor am I willing to go through the eviction process (especially in the City of Detroit)Also, I have not approached the squatters yet; I will once the deed work is done. I am just planning for the worst case scenario, since people have proven to be wildly unreasonable.

Doesnt seem like I have many options. Again, this is my first squatter situation so I would love to hear any input on how this whole situation can be handled.


 lol you're not willing to go through the eviction process? You're in the wrong business my man.


 No, I'm not willing to go through the eviction process. Not in this particular situation. 

If you've read those laws you would understand that anyone worth their weight in air will know its silly to go with the option that literally takes 100x longer, if not more.

Quote from @Wendy Patton:

@Bruno Alhasson that can work just fine if that person doesn't know the law - we do have squatters rights ..... go figure and how does that make sense?  anyway, contract the police first to see if they will do anything -  if not call an attorney - i can recommend one if you want - but I would recommend you follow the rules.....it's a problem in Detroit in some areas.  It's part of the biz unfortunately.  I had a tenant in a place and the writ was issued the day before the moratorium hit in Detroit for no evictions.  I couldn't evict after that even though her eviction had nothing to do with Covid. She lived there for over 2 more years!  RENT FREE!  and who did that hurt?  yep the rich landlord me while the deadbeat got to use the system.  Don't get me started....oh you did :-)


Sad how much leniency there is for people who abuse the system. 

I would appreciate an attorney recommendation. The more the merrier. The ones I've called so far have already been a pain to deal with.

Quote from @Bob Stevens:
Quote from @Bruno Alhasson:

I recently bought a property in the City of Detroit from an auction, and it turns out there's a squatter there. Talked to both of the next door neighbors and apparently this lady (with kids 😮‍💨🤯) broke in and set up house only two months ago. This means that she has zero legal right to the property in any way.

According to House Bills 5069, 5070 & 5071, squatting is a crime in Michigan. Also, I would be within my rights to get in there, change the locks and make sure she won't be able to break in again.

My question is, do the police even enforce this? How likely is it that they'll even charge her for squatting? Better yet, would they be able to physically remove her themselves? This is the first time I've dealt with squatters so I am hoping to hear from people who've been there and done that. 

I am not at all willing to do a cash-for-keys deal, nor am I willing to go through the eviction process (especially in the City of Detroit)Also, I have not approached the squatters yet; I will once the deed work is done. I am just planning for the worst case scenario, since people have proven to be wildly unreasonable.

Doesnt seem like I have many options. Again, this is my first squatter situation so I would love to hear any input on how this whole situation can be handled.


 Cops will not do anything (well they do not in Cleveland). Typically, I get them out in 24 hours, however you have kids involved a bt more delicate. Why would you buy it with them in? 


 Well I knew there was a squatter and I had no issue with having to deal with this situation. I know the area like the back of my hand, it was a deal way too good to pass up.

My problem isn't the fact that there are squatters, but more so the unreliability of the police and court. It was so bad that those bills I mentioned had to be passed in 2014.

Also, how do you get them out in 24 hours? Does Cleveland also have similar squatter laws? Or do you take a different approach? 

Quote from @Michael Smythe:

@Bruno Alhasson this will not be easy to address.

Yes, Michigan has laws that make squatting a felony.

PROBLEM: the police have "better things to do", so will do everything they can to avoid getting involved and claim it's a "civil matter" - meaning you have use the court system to evict them.

If you know what you are doing and contact the Neighborhood Precinct Officer, you have about a 50/50 chance of them helping you.

Otherwise, hire an experienced eviction attorney! DO NOT TRY TO HANDLE YOURSELF, the judges will "play" with you and drag out the eviction case.

Feel free to DM us if you'd like to chat about it.


 I will have to contact this Neighborhood Precinct Officer, hopefully they will be of help.

My problem with getting an attorney and going through the eviction process is that it could take upwards of 6 months in some cases. If I would be within my rights to have them out in one day, the eviction process seems rather counterproductive. 

From what I understand, if I take matters into my own hands, there will be no judge in the picture to drag out any case. If the locks are changed and she tries breaking in again, she can be charged with criminal tresspass. 

I will ultimately have to consult an attorney anyway to review my options.

Its interesting how easy it is for people to break into vacant homes and just settle in like they own the place. It's actually a bit comical when you think about it.

Quote from @Theresa Harris:

I'd start by posting a notice letting her know that she needs to vacate, a copy of the local rules stating squatting is a crime and put up no trespassing signs and see if she moves out on her own.  Tell her she has 1 week to move out.

 It would be great if she would actually move out from this, and there is every reason to start with this. But if she ends up ignoring the notice, would the police be able (and willing) to remove her themselves? Since she is very clearly breaking the law.

I recently bought a property in the City of Detroit from an auction, and it turns out there's a squatter there. Talked to both of the next door neighbors and apparently this lady (with kids 😮‍💨🤯) broke in and set up house only two months ago. This means that she has zero legal right to the property in any way.

According to House Bills 5069, 5070 & 5071, squatting is a crime in Michigan. Also, I would be within my rights to get in there, change the locks and make sure she won't be able to break in again.

My question is, do the police even enforce this? How likely is it that they'll even charge her for squatting? Better yet, would they be able to physically remove her themselves? This is the first time I've dealt with squatters so I am hoping to hear from people who've been there and done that. 

I am not at all willing to do a cash-for-keys deal, nor am I willing to go through the eviction process (especially in the City of Detroit). Also, I have not approached the squatters yet; I will once the deed work is done. I am just planning for the worst case scenario, since people have proven to be wildly unreasonable.

Doesnt seem like I have many options. Again, this is my first squatter situation so I would love to hear any input on how this whole situation can be handled.

I recently bought a property in the City of Detroit from an auction, and it turns out there's a squatter there. Talked to both of the next door neighbors and apparently this lady (with kids 😮‍💨🤯) broke in and set up house only two months ago. This means that she has zero legal right to the property in any way.

According to House Bills 5069, 5070 & 5071, squatting is a crime in Michigan. Also, I would be within my rights to get in there, change the locks and make sure she won't be able to break in again.

My question is, do the police even enforce this? How likely is it that they'll even charge her for squatting? Better yet, would they be able to physically remove her themselves? This is the first time I've dealt with squatters so I am hoping to hear from people who've been there and done that. 

I am not at all willing to do a cash-for-keys deal, nor am I willing to go through the eviction process (especially in the City of Detroit)Also, I have not approached the squatters yet; I will once the deed work is done. I am just planning for the worst case scenario, since people have proven to be wildly unreasonable.

Doesnt seem like I have many options. Again, this is my first squatter situation so I would love to hear any input on how this whole situation can be handled.

I'm wholesaling, and I'm driving for dollars. I've compiled a good list on potential deals, only problem is that its a bit hard to actually find the owner information. How do I go about getting the owners current address, phone number, etc. Thanks in advance.

Ok, so I am just starting to immerse myself in the wholesaling world and I searched all over the web for the 2 contracts to make it happen. Can anyone help me out? I have been searching for days to no avail. I need the Purchase and Sale agreement as well as the Assignment contract, I'm in Michigan (might be a bit different from state to state) Thanks in advance :)