Michigan Rental Lease Laws: What Your Lease Can and Can't Say
Everything below is generated from our Michigan law database — the same statute-backed rules our analyzer uses to check leases. Prohibited clauses and required disclosures include their statute citations.
Educational information: this page summarizes Michigan landlord-tenant law for renters. It is not legal advice. Laws change — consult a licensed attorney for your situation.
Michigan lease rules at a glance
| Security deposit limit | 1.5 months' rent |
|---|---|
| Deposit return deadline | 30 days |
| Interest on deposits | not required |
| Landlord entry notice | 24 hours customary (no statutory minimum) |
| Late fee cap | no statutory percentage cap |
| Rent grace period | no statutory grace period |
| Prohibited lease clauses | 3 clause types restricted |
| Required disclosures | 4 disclosures required |
Michigan lease law guides
- Michigan Security Deposit Limit1.5 months' rent
- Michigan Deposit Return Deadline30 days
- Michigan Deposit Interest Rulesno interest required
- Michigan Landlord Entry Notice24 hours customary (no statutory minimum)
- Michigan Late Fee Lawsno statutory percentage cap
- Michigan Rent Grace Periodno statutory grace period
- Michigan Prohibited Lease Clauses3 restricted clause types
- Michigan Required Disclosures4 required disclosures
Lease clauses restricted under Michigan law
- Waiver of implied warranty of habitabilityOften Unenforceable
- Confession of judgment clauseLikely Illegal
- Security deposit exceeding 1.5 months rentLikely Illegal
Statute citations and details for every prohibited clause in Michigan →
Disclosures Michigan landlords must provide
- Lead Paint
- Move-In Checklist
- Security Deposit Notice
All 4 required disclosures in Michigan, explained with citations →
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Michigan lease law FAQ
- How much can a landlord charge for a security deposit in Michigan?
- Michigan generally limits security deposits to 1.5 months' rent. Conditions can apply — see the Michigan security deposit limit guide for details.
- How long does a landlord have to return a security deposit in Michigan?
- Generally 30 days after move-out. Conditions can apply — see the Michigan deposit return deadline guide for details.
- Do landlords have to pay interest on security deposits in Michigan?
- No statewide statute requires it in Michigan, though local ordinances or your lease can add the obligation. Conditions can apply — see the Michigan deposit interest rules guide for details.
- How much notice does a landlord need to enter my apartment in Michigan?
- There is no specific statutory minimum in Michigan — 24 hours is considered good practice rather than a legal requirement. Conditions can apply — see the Michigan landlord entry notice guide for details.
- Is there a limit on late fees in Michigan?
- Michigan sets no fixed percentage cap, but late fees must be reasonable and can be challenged if punitive. Conditions can apply — see the Michigan late fee laws guide for details.
- How many days late can rent be before fees in Michigan?
- There is no statutory grace period in Michigan; rent is late the day after it is due unless your lease says otherwise. Conditions can apply — see the Michigan rent grace period guide for details.
- What lease clauses are illegal in Michigan?
- Michigan law restricts 3 clause types tracked in our database, such as: waiver of implied warranty of habitability; confession of judgment clause; security deposit exceeding 1.5 months rent.
- What disclosures must a landlord provide in Michigan?
- Michigan requires: Lead Paint (Disclosure of known lead-based paint hazards for housing built before 1978); Move-In Checklist (Detailed checklist of all items in home provided at move-in (2 copies). Conditions can apply — see the Michigan required disclosures guide for details.
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Sources: state statutes cited above. Data last updated 2024-01-01. Educational information only — not legal advice.