Landlord-tenant law

Michigan Landlord-Tenant Laws

Security deposit limits, eviction notice periods, lease termination requirements, and late fee rules for Michigan.

Not legal advice. Current as of May 2026. Verify with a local attorney before any compliance decision.

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Security Deposit Max
1.5 months' rent
Mich. Comp. Laws § 554.602
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Deposit Return Deadline
30 days
Mich. Comp. Laws § 554.609
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Non-Payment Eviction Notice
7-day notice to pay or quit
Mich. Comp. Laws § 554.134(2)
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Month-to-Month Termination
30 days (one rental period)
Mich. Comp. Laws § 554.134
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Late Fee Cap
No statutory cap (must be reasonable and stated in lease)
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Grace Period
No statutory grace period
Michigan specific notes

Michigan requires landlords to provide a deposit receipt and inform tenants of their right to a walk-through inspection. Detroit does not have a local rent-control ordinance. Deposit must be held in a federally insured account.

FAQ

Common Michigan landlord questions

What is the maximum security deposit in Michigan?+
1.5 months' rent. Governed by Mich. Comp. Laws § 554.602. Deposit must be returned within 30 days after the lease ends.
What notice is required to evict a tenant in Michigan for non-payment of rent?+
7-day notice to pay or quit. Per Mich. Comp. Laws § 554.134(2). This is the notice period before a landlord can file an eviction lawsuit.
How much notice to end a month-to-month tenancy in Michigan?+
30 days (one rental period). Per Mich. Comp. Laws § 554.134. This applies to no-cause terminations of month-to-month leases.
Are late fees regulated in Michigan?+
No statutory cap (must be reasonable and stated in lease). Grace period: No statutory grace period. Even where no statutory cap exists, late fees must be reasonable and clearly disclosed in the lease.
References

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