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). First page must include specific language in 12-point bold font.); Security Deposit Notice (Written notice of tenant rights regarding security deposits within 14 days of possession); Landlord Address (Name and address of landlord or authorized agent for notices).

What happens if a Michigan landlord fails to provide a required disclosure?

Consequences vary by disclosure — from statutory penalties to giving the tenant grounds to challenge related lease terms.

Michigan Required Disclosures

4 required disclosures

Michigan law requires landlords to provide certain disclosures — our database tracks 4 for Michigan, each backed by a statute. Timing varies by disclosure (many are due at lease signing; some arise later in the tenancy — each entry below states its own rule). A missing required disclosure can expose the landlord to penalties and may give you leverage.

Educational information: generated from our Michigan law database (last updated 2024-01-01). Not legal advice.

Every disclosure Michigan landlords must provide

Lead Paint
Disclosure of known lead-based paint hazards for housing built before 1978
Legal basis: 42 U.S.C. 4852d
Move-In Checklist
Detailed checklist of all items in home provided at move-in (2 copies). First page must include specific language in 12-point bold font.
Legal basis: Michigan Compiled Laws Section 554.608
Security Deposit Notice
Written notice of tenant rights regarding security deposits within 14 days of possession
Legal basis: Michigan Compiled Laws Section 554.603
Landlord Address
Name and address of landlord or authorized agent for notices
Legal basis: Michigan Compiled Laws Section 554.634

Frequently asked questions

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). First page must include specific language in 12-point bold font.); Security Deposit Notice (Written notice of tenant rights regarding security deposits within 14 days of possession); Landlord Address (Name and address of landlord or authorized agent for notices).
What happens if a Michigan landlord fails to provide a required disclosure?: Consequences vary by disclosure — from statutory penalties to giving the tenant grounds to challenge related lease terms.

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