Michigan Landlord-Tenant Laws

See below for information relating to Michigan landlord-tenant laws provided by Avail in conjunction with the law firm of Gordon & Rees Scully Mansukhani, LLP.

Michigan at a Glance

Are there specific security deposit requirements?	Yes
Are receipts required for security deposit payments?	Yes
Are interest payments required on deposits?	No
Is there rent control?	No
Are there limits on late fees?	No
Do late fees need to be written in the rental agreement?	Yes
Are there rent payment grace period laws?	No
Are there rekeying laws?	No
Are there notice of entry laws?	No
Are there required disclosures that need to be given to tenants?	Yes
Is a rental license required to be a landlord?	No

Security Deposits Rental Agreements Rent Laws Rental Application Laws Tenant Screening Laws Rental Property Repair Laws Notice of Entry Laws Pet Laws Retaliation Reference

Michigan Security Deposit Laws

How Much Can a Landlord Charge for a Security Deposit in Michigan?

Are Security Deposit Receipts Required?

Do Landlords Have to Pay Interest on a Security Deposit in Michigan?

Do Landlords Have to Hold a Tenant’s Security Deposit in a Separate Account in Michigan?

When Does a Landlord Have to Return a Security Deposit in Michigan?

When Can a Security Deposit Be Withheld in Michigan?

Other Specific Requirements for Security Deposits in Michigan

Michigan Rental Agreement Laws

Are Rental Agreements Required in Michigan?

What Kind of Rental Agreement Is Acceptable in Michigan?

What Clauses Are Required in a Michigan Rental Agreement?

What Are the Rental Agreement Notice Periods in Michigan?

What Are the Lease Renewal Laws in Michigan?

What Are the Sublease and Assignment Provision Laws in Michigan?

Michigan Rent Laws

Michigan Rent Payment Laws

Michigan Rent Control Laws

Michigan Late Fee and Grace Period Laws

When Can a Tenant Withhold Rent in Michigan?

Michigan Rental Application Laws

Are There Limits on Rental Application Fees in Michigan?

Are Rental Application Fees Refundable in Michigan?

What Can’t a Landlord Ask on a Rental Application in Michigan?

Michigan Tenant Screening Laws

What Tenant Screening Reports Are Allowed in Michigan?

What Are the Restrictions on Tenant Screening Reports in Michigan?

How Much Can a Landlord Charge for Tenant Screening Reports in Michigan?

Michigan Rental Property Repair Laws

Tenant’s Rights and Landlord’s Responsibilities for Rental Property Repairs in Michigan

The “Repair and Deduct” Remedy in Michigan

When Can a Tenant Abandon a Rental Unit in Michigan?

When Can a Tenant Withhold Rent in Michigan?

Michigan Notice of Entry Laws

What Are the Notice of Entry Laws for Rental Properties in Michigan?

Keys, Locks, and Security Device Laws in Michigan

Michigan Eviction Laws

What Are the Eviction Laws in Michigan?

What Is the Eviction Process in Michigan?

What Is an Illegal Eviction in Michigan?

Michigan Pet Laws

What Fees Can Landlords Charge for Pets in Michigan?

Emotional Support Animals in Michigan

Michigan Retaliation Laws

What Is Considered Retaliation in Michigan?

What Happens If a Landlord Retaliates Against a Tenant in Michigan?

Reference

Abandonment of Property Provisions

Do Landlords Need a Rental License?

Laws on the Use of Marijuana in Rental Properties

Rental Laws on Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault

Required Rental Agreement Notices and Disclosures

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