Tenant Rulebook
General information from state law and official guides, not legal advice. Cities and counties can add their own rules.

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Landlord and tenant rules in Michigan

The statewide rules on deposits, notice, entry and rent in Michigan, mainly from the Michigan security deposit act (1972 PA 348, MCL 554.601 and following) and MCL 554.134. Checked 29 October 2026.

Security deposits and fees

Security deposit limit

1.5 months' rent1MCL 554.602

A security deposit may not be more than one and a half months' rent.

Deposit return deadline

30 days2MCL 554.609

Within 30 days after the tenant moves out, the landlord must mail an itemized list of damages with any balance due. Since September 21, 2026, the balance may instead be paid electronically within 10 days after the notice is mailed.

Interest on deposits

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Late fees

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Notice, entry and rent

Tenant ending a month-to-month tenancy

1 month3MCL 554.134(1)

Either side can end a month-to-month tenancy with one month's notice. When rent is paid more often, notice equal to the rent period is enough.

Landlord ending a month-to-month tenancy

1 month3MCL 554.134(1)

A landlord must give the same one month's notice to end a month-to-month tenancy.

Notice of a rent increase

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Statewide rent limits

None statewide, local governments barred by law4MCL 123.411(2)

Michigan bars local governments from passing rules that would control rent on private residential property, with a few listed exceptions.

Landlord entry

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Notice for unpaid rent

7 days3MCL 554.134(2)

For unpaid rent, the landlord can end the tenancy with a written 7-day notice to quit.

Many cities and counties add their own rules, such as rent stabilization or longer notice periods, and a lease can give a tenant more protection than the law requires. Check your local housing office or a legal aid group before you act.

Sources

  1. MCL 554.602, Michigan Legislatureofficial
  2. MCL 554.609, Michigan Legislatureofficial
  3. MCL 554.134, Michigan Legislatureofficial
  4. MCL 123.411, Michigan Legislatureofficial

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