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Michigan Landlord-Tenant Laws 2026

Security deposit limits, notice requirements, eviction process, late fees, and more for Michigan landlords. All citations reference actual Michigan statutes.

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Disclaimer: This information is provided for general educational purposes only and is not legal advice. Laws change frequently. Always verify current statutes with your state legislature or consult a licensed attorney before making legal decisions.
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Security Deposit Rules

Mich. Comp. Laws § 554.602
Security deposit limited to 1.5 months rent. Must be returned within 30 days. Itemized list of damages required. Landlord must provide tenant with inventory checklist at move-in.
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Notice Period Requirements

Mich. Comp. Laws § 554.134
Month-to-month requires 30 days notice (one rental period). Lease violation: 7-day notice for health/safety, 30 days otherwise.
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Eviction Process

Mich. Comp. Laws § 600.5714
Nonpayment: 7-day notice to pay or quit. Lease violation: notice per lease terms. Court filing (summary proceedings) required. Self-help eviction prohibited.
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Late Fee Rules

Mich. Comp. Laws § 554.601
No statutory cap on late fees. No required grace period. Fees must be specified in lease. Courts may scrutinize reasonableness.
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Lease Termination

Mich. Comp. Laws § 554.134
Fixed-term ends per lease. Month-to-month: one rental period notice. Early termination for military deployment or domestic violence.
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Rent Increase Rules

Mich. Comp. Laws § 123.411
No rent control. No statutory limit on increases. Proper notice required for month-to-month tenancies (one full rental period).
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Habitability Standards

Mich. Comp. Laws § 554.139
Implied warranty of habitability applies. Landlord must maintain premises fit for use, comply with health and safety codes. Tenant may withhold rent if habitability not maintained after notice.
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Landlord Entry Rules

Mich. Comp. Laws § 554.139
No specific statute on landlord entry notice. Reasonable notice recommended. Emergency entry without notice. Lease should specify entry terms.
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Fair Housing Protections

Mich. Comp. Laws § 37.2502
Elliott-Larsen Civil Rights Act prohibits discrimination based on religion, race, color, national origin, age, sex, familial status, disability, and marital status.
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