Michigan Rental Lease Agreement Templates (7)

A Michigan Standard Rental Lease Agreement template is a blank contract that outlines the terms between a landlord and tenant for renting a property in Michigan. It covers important details like rent amount, payment dates, lease length, security deposit, and responsibilities for maintenance and repairs for both the landlord and tenant. Create blank PDF | WORD | EXCEL | ODT file formats.

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A Michigan Standard Rental Lease Agreement template is a blank contract that outlines the terms between a landlord and tenant for renting a property in Michigan. It covers important details like rent amount, payment dates, lease length, security deposit, and responsibilities for maintenance and repairs for both the landlord and tenant. Create blank PDF | WORD | EXCEL | ODT file formats.

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Rental Application – The landlord can request a rental application from tenants to verify the financial credentials. Once approved, both parties can sign the lease.

How to write a 90-day lease in Michigan?

Include rent, duration, and Michigan rental laws.

By Type (7)

Michigan Association of Realtors Lease Agreement

 

 

 

Michigan-Residential-Lease-Agreement-Template

 Residential Lease Agreement – Standard 1-year lease term.

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Commercial-Lease-Agreement

 Commercial Lease Agreement – Used for retail spaces, office buildings, warehouses, and industrial facilities.

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Month-to-Month

 Month-to-Month Lease Agreement – Tenancy at will with renewals every 30 days.

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Rent-to-Own

 Rent to Own Lease Agreement – A lease that includes an option for the tenant to purchase the property.

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 Roommate Lease Agreement – Shared living arrangements. A binding contract outlining responsibilities and agreements between co-tenants.

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Sublease-Agreement

 Sublease Agreement – Used to Sublet unit with landlords approval.

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What the Michigan Residential Lease Agreement Form covers?

This agreement includes the following subjects that related to the laws regarding the relationship between the landlord and tenant in Michigan:

Michigan Landlord-Tenant Act

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.

Security Deposit Law

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.

Lease Termination Rules for Landlords and Tenants

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.

Landlord’s Access to the Rental Property

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

Rent Due Dates and Late Fees

Summary (§ 600.2952):
  • Grace Period – There’s no grace period in Michigan.
  • Notice to Quit – 7-day notice to quit for late rent.
  • Maximum Penalty – No maximum amount therefore landlords can charge any amount.
  • NSF Fee – $25 per bounced rent check.

Eviction Procedures and Notices

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

Property Maintenance Requirements and Utilities

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

Required Disclosure Forms (6)

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.
  6. Domestic Violence Victims – Tenants have the right to end a lease without any penalties if they are a victim of domestic violence.

Sample Michigan  Rental Lease Agreement PDF Template