Summary (Michigan Compiled Laws (MCL) Section 554): The Michigan Landlord-Tenant Act includes guidelines for landlords and tenants on rental lease agreements, security deposit requirements, retaliation and discrimination protections, landlord responsibilities, evictions, utilities, termination and abandonment laws.

Summary (§ 554.602, § 554.603):

• 30 Days – The landlord must return the security deposit within 30 days of the lease end date.
• Itemized List – Any deductions for repairs must be in an itemized list and sent to the tenant along with the security deposit check.
• Maximum Amount – The maximum amount landlords can charge tenants is 1 and 1/2 months rent.
• Interest – Michigan does not mandate collecting interest on security deposits. The deposit must be held in a financial bank account.

Summary (§ 554.601b(1)): Michigan law allows both parties to terminate a lease with the following notices.

• Landlord’s Right to Terminate – Landlords can terminate the lease if they believe the tenant ‘in good faith’ has abandoned the rental property and the rent is not paid.
• Tenant’s Right to Terminate – Tenants can terminate if a child is in danger and/or there’s a situation that involves domestic violence, sexual assault, or stalking. Tenants who have lived in the units for longer than 13-months can also terminate the lease without a penalty.

Summary: Landlords should provide tenant reasonable notice (24-hours) before entering the rental unit, except in emergencies.

Summary (§ 600.2952):

Summary (legislature.mi.gov): The landlord must use the eviction process which is called the “Summary Proceeding.”

Summary: Both parties must keep the unit safe and habitable. The landlord must disclosure with tenants the shared utility costs.

Summary: Landlords must disclose the following information before the lease starts.

1. Lead-Based Paint Disclosure and EPA Brochure (epa.gov) – This disclosure is required by Federal law for all residential properties built before 1978.
2. Security Deposit Receipt (§ 554.603) – Landlords cannot require a security deposit unless the tenant is notified at least 14 days before the move-in date.
3. Truth in Renting Act (§ 554.634(2)) – The agreement must adhere to the Truth in Renting Act.
4. Inventory Checklist (§ 554.608) – The landlord must complete an inventory checklist before and after the tenant moves in.
5. Notice Info (§ 554.634(1)) – The landlords mailing address where notices can be sent must be written in the agreement.