Judy,

I will also stress that you secure a real estate attorney, ASAP. It was advised that you stop paying your rent ... I have heard that you must continue to pay rent, and I've also heard of the establishment of an account and paying into that, as someone else suggested.

Fact is, none of us real estate professionals can provide you legal advice ... we are simply giving you our opinion. You MUST get legal counsel, ASAP.

Judy, I agree that you need legal advice. Another free resource in Michigan is:
Michigan
State Offices

Office of Attorney General
Consumer Protection Division
PO Box 30213
Lansing, MI 48909
517-373-1140
Toll free: 1-877-765-8388
Fax: 517-241-3771 http://www.michigan.gov/ag

Judy,
You do need to speak with an attorney, or call free legal aid. You will be advised how to proceed. In these circumstances, you can continue to pay your rent so that your credit does not get messed up (an important number because he is used for so many things -- insurance premiums . . . ) but will probably be advised to pay it into a special bank account. The legal advisor will tell you how to proceed. So glad that you are aware of Trulia and can ask questions such as these and get advice. Below is a legal aid for your consideration.

Judy, You need the advice of an Attorney. Leslie Butler at 734 929-2767, James Fink at 734 994-1077, Nancy Burger at 734 668-1670 are all legal professionals who can give you proper guidance.

Call me for help with real estate, which is my area of expertise.

Regards,

David Wallner
734 649-2710

Judy, stop paying asap.

The person has NOT been paying there mortgage.

Please call me 734-216-2822, I don't want to sell you ANYTHING, just give you some advice.