Pursuing rent after a right to quit form break of lease
I am a landlord in Michigan and had a tenant that signed a 12 month lease. They were late after the first month and many other problems with paying half rent then no rent, etc. I asked tenant to pay back rent and rent due for current month (Aug) They refused and I filed a right to quit form. There were many problem in the home. Domestic abuse being one problem and my tenant was in jail and rehab following a very serious incident (bloody).
He left in the legal seven days but still has not paid. I have a trashed house on my hands way above and beyond normal wear and tear. I still cannot get all the blood off the walls from the attacks and the carpet was destroyed by human blood and animal feces and must be replaced for sanitary purposes. There is permanent marker and crayon on almost all surfaces including walls, doors and counter tops. Screens are missing on more than half of windows and ripped and torn in the rest. They left a huge pile of belongings and left garbage through out the house and yard. There are wholes in walls, etc. Problem is he wants me to use his deposit for the last month before eviction that he owes for. I cannot do this because of the cost of damage that should come from a deposit and his deposit may not even cover all the damages. I think he may be in jail now but I am not sure. What are my options to collect due rent after a break of lease or someone who is in jail on top of that.
Help! :mad: