Filing a Security Deposit Lawsuit in Michigan Small Claims Court

Fights over security deposits make up a large percentage of the landlord-tenant disputes that wind up in small claims court.

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.

Illegal Eviction Procedures in Michigan

Michigan landlords must follow specific rules and procedures when evicting a tenant.

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 Termination for Nonpayment of Rent and Other Rent Rules

Learn Michigan rent rules, including notice landlords must give tenants to raise the rent or end the tenancy for nonpayment of rent.

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.

Suing a Cotenant in Michigan Small Claims Court for Unpaid Rent

Learn the basics of filing a small claims lawsuit if your roommate isn't paying rent.

Overview of Landlord-Tenant Laws in Michigan

Find out key laws every Michigan landlord and tenant needs to know.

Michigan State Laws Affecting Tenants in Domestic Violence Situations

Here are Michigan rules protecting tenants who are victims of domestic violence.

Michigan Required Landlord Disclosures

Learn about the disclosures that landlords in Michigan must provide tenants, usually in the lease or rental agreement.