Michigan Eviction Laws
Michigan requires 7 days notice for nonpayment of rent and 30 days for other lease violations before landlords may initiate eviction proceedings.
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Key Rules
- Notice Period
- 30 days for month-to-month tenancy
- Just Cause Required
- No statewide just-cause requirement
- Cure Or Quit Period
- 7 days for nonpayment of rent; 30 days for lease violations
- Eviction Process
- Summary proceedings in District Court; landlord must give demand for possession before filing
Applicable Statutes
Summary proceedings for possession: landlord may recover possession after notice period expires. Nonpayment of rent requires 7-day notice; other lease violations require 30-day notice.
Mich. Comp. Laws § 554.134
Termination of month-to-month tenancy: requires at least 30 days written notice from landlord or tenant prior to end of monthly term.
Mich. Comp. Laws § 600.5716
Summary proceedings: eviction actions filed in District Court; tenant has 7 days to respond after service.
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