Landlord tenant-laws in Michigan spell out many tenant rights, such as the right to withhold rent if the landlord fails to maintain the rental property and the right to be protected from landlord retaliation against a legal right, such as complaining to government health inspector. State law also provides various defenses tenants may use to fight an eviction in Michigan, such as the landlord’s use of “self-help” eviction measures. The articles in this section cover the basics of landlord-tenant laws in Michigan and provide details on the eviction process.
Michigan Security Deposit Limits and Deadlines
A breakdown of Michigan landlord-tenant laws on security deposits.
Tenant Defenses to an Eviction Action in Michigan
Learn the legal grounds tenants may have to fight an eviction in Michigan.
Michigan Notice Requirements to Terminate a Month-to-Month Tenancy
Find out how much advance notice you or the landlord must provide to terminate a rental agreement that runs month-to-month in Michigan.
Tenant's Right to Break a Rental Lease in Michigan
Learn when and how tenants may legally break a lease in Michigan and how to limit liability for rent through the end of the lease term.
Michigan Tenant Rights to Withhold Rent or “Repair and Deduct”
Find out when and how to pay less rent in Michigan when your landlord fails to fix major problems in your rental unit.
Overview of Landlord-Tenant Laws in Michigan
Find out key laws every Michigan landlord and tenant needs to know.