How long does a tenant have to respond to an eviction case in Michigan?
In Michigan, the time a tenant has to respond to an eviction case is governed by MCL 554.134, 600.5714, 600.5741, 600.5744, 600.2918. The hearing is held within ten days of service of the summons.
| What | Michigan |
|---|---|
| Court | District Court for the district where the property is. |
Source
MCL 554.134, 600.5714, 600.5741, 600.5744, 600.2918 — last checked 2026-09-16.
This is a summary of the published procedure, not legal advice. Courts, local rules and the facts of a tenancy change what applies, and a defect in a notice or a filing can end a case. Have a lawyer review anything before it is served or filed.
How Seayora uses this rule
Seayora does not file, serve or appear in an eviction, and is not anybody’s lawyer. When a tenant has stopped paying, it lays out these steps for the property’s own state and city with the statute beside each one, holds back any step that would come too early, keeps an append-only record of the case — and shows the resident what would end it, legal-aid links included.
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