These obligations can't be altered unless the lease is for more than one year. Also know as the warranty of habitability. Default A court win due to no-show. When one party fails to appear in court or send an attorney, the court only hears the claims of the other party and rules on that undisputed evidence. Escrow Money held by a third party.
Banks can maintain escrow accounts, but they cost money.
Placing withheld rent in a separate savings account can serve the same purpose. Eviction Termination of the right to possession of a dwelling unit. The only legal eviction is through the court. A City of Ann Arbor, mayoral appointed committee which hears landlord-tenant complaints with respect to the housing code. The Board may grant or deny variances for particular housing code violations.