30 days
to return a deposit
State rules · MI
Michigan landlord-tenant rules
The six rules landlords and renters ask about most in Michigan, each with the statute it comes from.
30 days
landlord notice, month-to-month
Notice to vacate
In Michigan, landlords and tenants must each give 30 days’ notice to end a month-to-month tenancy.
No cap
on late fees
Late fees
Michigan law sets no dollar or percentage cap on late fees and no required grace period, so your lease sets the terms.
From an official summary
No fixed period
notice before an increase
Rent increase notice
Michigan law sets no fixed number of days’ notice for a rent increase on a month-to-month tenancy.
No fixed period
notice before entry
Landlord entry
Michigan law sets no fixed notice period before a landlord enters.
From an official summary
$7,000
small claims limit
Not legal advice. Statutes change; check the linked section. The law behind each rule: Michigan Landlord-Tenant Relationship Act (MCL 554.601–554.616), Truth in Renting Act (MCL 554.631–554.641), MCL 554.134 and MCL 600.5701 et seq.
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