Michigan Tenant Rights
Michigan's Truth in Renting Act prohibits certain unfair lease clauses. Check if your lease has any prohibited terms.
Security Deposit
- Maximum allowed
- 1.5 months' rent
- Return deadline
- 30 days
- Itemized deductions required
- Yes
Landlord Entry
- Notice required
- No statutory requirement
- Emergency exception
- Yes — landlord may enter without notice in genuine emergencies
Notice to Vacate
- Month-to-month
- 30 days (by custom, not statute)
- Fixed-term lease
- No notice required — ends automatically
Rent Control
- Statewide rent control
- No
- Local ordinances allowed
- No
- Details
- Michigan prohibits local rent control ordinances.
Late Fees & Grace Period
- Grace period
- No statutory grace period
- Late fee limit
- No statutory limit — must be reasonable
Early Lease Termination
Early termination for military deployment, domestic violence (with protective order), uninhabitable conditions.
Key Statutes & Laws
- Michigan Truth in Renting Act (MCL § 554.631-554.641)
- MCL § 554.601-554.616
Frequently Asked Questions — Michigan Tenant Rights
What is the security deposit limit in Michigan?
In Michigan, the security deposit limit is 1.5 months' rent. Landlords must return the deposit within 30 days.
How much notice must a Michigan landlord give before entering?
Michigan requires No statutory requirement before landlord entry. Emergencies are exempt from notice requirements.
Does Michigan have rent control?
Michigan prohibits local rent control ordinances.
Can I break my lease early in Michigan?
Early termination for military deployment, domestic violence (with protective order), uninhabitable conditions.
What is the late fee grace period in Michigan?
No statutory grace period. Late fee limit: No statutory limit — must be reasonable.
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This guide provides general information about Michigan tenant rights and is not legal advice. Laws change — always verify current statutes with your local tenant rights organization or a licensed attorney. Last updated March 2026.