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.
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
Some citations below have not been confirmed against their official source. Confirm current requirements with local legal aid or an attorney.
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.
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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.
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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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