Michigan Eviction Notice Law
Michigan's notice period for unpaid rent is 7 days (7-day demand for possession (nonpayment of rent)). No Michigan statute sets a notice period for lease violations.
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Michigan eviction notice rules at a glance
| Notice for unpaid rent | 7 days (7-day demand for possession (nonpayment of rent))MCL 600.5714(1)(a), MCL 554.134(2) |
|---|---|
| Notice for a lease violation | No state ruleMCL 600.5714(1)(c)-(e), MCL 554.134(1), (4) |
| Ending a month-to-month tenancy (no-fault) | 30 days (either side)MCL 554.134 |
What Michigan law says
What notice must a Michigan landlord give before filing an eviction for unpaid rent?
For unpaid rent, serve a written 7-day demand for possession (or a 7-day notice to quit); the landlord may file for summary proceedings if the tenant neither pays nor leaves within 7 days of service (MCL 600.5714(1)(a); MCL 554.134(2)).
How much notice is required for a lease violation in Michigan?
Michigan sets no general notice period or cure right for ordinary lease violations: a landlord may recover possession after ending the lease under its own termination clause, while serious health hazards or extensive damage need a 7-day demand that lets the tenant repair, and violence or threats need a 7-day notice to quit (MCL 600.5714(1)(c)-(e)).
How much notice ends a month-to-month tenancy in Michigan?
Either party may end a Michigan month-to-month tenancy with one month's notice, or notice equal to the time between rent payments when rent is due more often, and the tenancy ends one full rental interval after the notice (MCL 554.134(1)).
How Michigan compares
23 of 49 verified jurisdictions use a shorter unpaid-rent notice.
None of Michigan's 3 neighbors follows the same rule.