Michigan landlord and tenant rules

Seayora publishes 7 Michigan rules, covering contractor sales tax, notice periods, security deposits. Every one is generated from the statute it cites — the same rule Seayora's own deadline engine enforces on a live tenancy — and carries the date it was last checked.

Michigan at a glance

RuleMichigan
Do contractors charge sales tax in Michigan?Consumer of materials
How many days does a tenant get to pay late rent in Michigan?7 days
How much notice does a landlord have to give before entering in Michigan?24 hours
How much notice does a landlord have to give before raising the rent in Michigan?30 days
How much notice must a landlord give to end a tenancy in Michigan?30 days
How long does a landlord have to return a security deposit in Michigan?30 days
How much can a landlord charge for a security deposit in Michigan?1.5 months of rent

Contractor sales tax in Michigan

Do contractors charge sales tax in Michigan?

In Michigan a contractor is treated as the CONSUMER of the materials they build into real property. That means the contractor pays sales tax when they buy the materials, and does not add sales tax to the customer's invoice for that work — the tax is already inside the price. Source: MCL 205.51 et seq.; Mich. Admin. Code R 205.71 (a contractor affixing property to realty is the consumer of that property).

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Notice periods in Michigan

How many days does a tenant get to pay late rent in Michigan?

In Michigan, a landlord must give a written demand and allow 7 days to pay before starting a nonpayment case. This is MCL 554.134; MCL 600.5714.

No statutory entry period. Late rent: 7-day demand for possession.

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How much notice does a landlord have to give before entering in Michigan?

In Michigan, a landlord must give 24 hours notice before entering an occupied rental, other than in an emergency. This is MCL 554.134; MCL 600.5714.

No statutory entry period. Late rent: 7-day demand for possession.

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How much notice does a landlord have to give before raising the rent in Michigan?

In Michigan, a landlord must give 30 days written notice before raising the rent. This is MCL 554.134; MCL 600.5714.

No statutory entry period. Late rent: 7-day demand for possession.

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How much notice must a landlord give to end a tenancy in Michigan?

In Michigan, a landlord must give 30 days written notice to end a tenancy or decline to renew it. This is MCL 554.134; MCL 600.5714.

No statutory entry period. Late rent: 7-day demand for possession.

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Security deposits in Michigan

How long does a landlord have to return a security deposit in Michigan?

In Michigan, a landlord has 30 days after the tenancy ends to return the security deposit, together with an itemised statement of any deductions. This is MCL 554.602–554.609.

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How much can a landlord charge for a security deposit in Michigan?

In Michigan, a security deposit is capped at 1.5 months of rent. One and one-half months' rent. This is MCL 554.602–554.609.

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Sources

  • MCL 205.51 et seq.; Mich. Admin. Code R 205.71 (a contractor affixing property to realty is the consumer of that property).
  • MCL 554.134; MCL 600.5714
  • MCL 554.602–554.609

This is a summary of a published statute, not legal advice. Rules change, local ordinances can add to them, and the terms of a specific lease may differ. Check the citation and speak to a lawyer before acting.

How Seayora uses these rules

Seayora computes the deadline this rule sets from the tenancy’s own dates, shows it on the lease and the deposit statement, and reminds the landlord before it falls due — so the answer above is not reference material sitting beside the product, it is the rule the product enforces.

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