Michigan Landlord-Tenant Law Guide
Michigan's Truth in Renting Act provides comprehensive landlord-tenant regulations. The state has specific requirements for security deposits, habitability standards, and detailed notice requirements for various landlord actions.
Security Deposit
Limit: 1.5 months' rent for security deposit.
Return Period: Deposit must be returned within 30 days of termination of tenancy. Itemized damage list must be provided within 4 days of receiving forwarding address.
Rent Increases
No statutory requirement for month-to-month tenancies, but reasonable notice (30 days) is customary. Must comply with lease terms.
Entry Notice
Reasonable notice required, typically 24 hours is considered reasonable except in emergencies.
Key Statutes
- Michigan Compiled Laws §554.601-616 - Truth in Renting Act
- Michigan Compiled Laws §554.608 - Security Deposits
- Michigan Compiled Laws §125.1436 - State Housing Development Authority
- Michigan Compiled Laws §600.5701 - Summary Proceedings
Common Issues
- Not returning deposits within 30 days
- Failure to provide itemized damages list within 4 days
- Charging deposits exceeding 1.5 months
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Documents for Michigan
- Michigan security deposit demand letter ($29, cites Mich. Comp. Laws §§ 554.609–554.613)
- Michigan eviction notice ($29, for landlords)