Free Michigan Rental Agreement
State-specific residential lease form with Michigan landlord-tenant law requirements built in. Fill online, download a signed-ready PDF in minutes.
Security Deposit Max
1.5 months' rent
Notice Period
30 days
Notary Required
No
What's in the Michigan lease
- Landlord and tenant legal names
- Property address and unit number
- Monthly rent and due date
- Security deposit amount
- Lease start and end dates
- Late payment penalty clause
- Pet addendum section
- Maintenance responsibilities
- Entry notice requirements
- Termination and renewal terms
Michigan landlord-tenant rules
Deposit limit
1.5 months' rent
Lease termination notice
30 days written notice
Notarization
Not required
Michigan Rental Agreement Requirements
The Michigan residential lease agreement must comply with the state's landlord-tenant statutes. The maximum security deposit is 1.5 months' rent. Landlords must provide at least 30 days written notice for lease termination or significant changes to tenancy terms.
InvoDraft's Michigan lease template includes all standard required disclosures, state-mandated notice periods, and clauses for pet deposits, maintenance responsibilities, and late payment penalties.
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Not legal advice. For complex tenancy situations, disputes, or properties with unique circumstances, consult a licensed attorney in Michigan.
Michigan rental agreement - common questions
Is a verbal rental agreement valid in Michigan?
Verbal rental agreements are technically valid in Michigan for leases under one year, but they are extremely difficult to enforce. A written lease protects both landlord and tenant and documents the exact terms agreed to.
What must a Michigan rental agreement include?
A Michigan lease must include the names of all parties, the property address, monthly rent amount, due date, security deposit amount, lease term, notice period (30 days), and signatures of both parties. The security deposit cannot exceed 1.5 months' rent.
How much notice is required to terminate a lease in Michigan?
Michigan requires 30 days written notice from either landlord or tenant to terminate a month-to-month rental agreement. For fixed-term leases, the end date serves as the termination date unless renewed.
What is the security deposit limit in Michigan?
The maximum security deposit in Michigan is 1.5 months' rent. Landlords must return the deposit (or itemized deductions) within the state-mandated return period.
Can a landlord enter the property without notice in Michigan?
No. Michigan requires at least 2-day written notice before a landlord may enter a rental property, except in genuine emergencies.
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