Michigan Renters' Rights

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.