Michigan Eviction Notice (7-Day Demand for Possession)

Michigan gives a tenant 7 days after service of the notice to pay the rent demanded or move out. A written 7-day notice to quit for nonpayment; the summary proceeding may be filed 7 days after service of the demand. This draft prints the notice under MCL 554.134(2); MCL 600.5714(1)(a) with your facts, counts the deadline from the day you serve it, and lists the delivery methods Michigan accepts. Free preview; $29 for the PDF.

Pay-or-quit notice period
7 days after service
How the days are counted
The day of service is excluded and the last day is included; if the last day is a Saturday, Sunday or legal holiday, the period runs to the next day that is not.
Statute the notice cites
MCL 554.134(2); MCL 600.5714(1)(a)
Service methods accepted
Hand-delivered to the tenant; Left at the premises with a household member or employee; First-class mail to the tenant; Electronic service (tenant consented in writing)

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