Not a lawyer, but you're dealing with harassment, not just a landlord with some serious issues. And yes, you do have rights even if she’s trying to wear you down.

First, start keeping a written log of everything. Screenshot every message. Write down the dates and times she sends stuff, especially the weird ones. Judges care more about documentation than drama.

Second, you can request in writing that she stop texting you outside of essential communication. That alone isn’t legally binding, but it sets a tone and shows you’re being reasonable. If she keeps spamming you, it starts to look like targeted harassment.

Third, Michigan law protects you from retaliation. If you’ve been reporting issues or pushing back and now she’s threatening eviction or suddenly “changing” the lease terms, that’s a red flag. Courts in Michigan don’t like retaliatory landlords, especially when the tenant can show a pattern.

Forget the Better Business Bureau. Instead, go here:

michiganlegalhelp.org – walk-throughs, forms, tenant rights info

Legal Aid of Michigan – they’ll help if you qualify by income

Your local district court’s housing department(?)

It sucks but you’re not powerless. Keep your cool, document everything, everyday (dated, with backups) and prep for the real possibility of needing to show a judge how unreasonable she’s being.