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Last reviewed September 2026

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Michigan Lease Renewal Agreement

This Lease Renewal Agreement is built with Michigan as the governing state. These are the Michigan landlord-tenant rules that most often bear on it, with the statute for each.

Michigan rules at a glance

Michigan rules for a Lease Renewal Agreement
Rent-increase noticeNo specific statute; month-to-month changes need the one-month termination noticeMCL 554.134
Rent controlProhibited statewideMCL 123.411
Rent increasesThere’s no statewide notice rule for increases. Rent under a fixed-term lease can’t change mid-term unless the lease says so, and a lease can’t let the landlord change terms mid-lease without the tenant’s written consent, apart from narrow exceptions — changes required by law, reasonable health and safety rules, or pass-through of increased taxes, utility or insurance costs if the lease allows it — on at least 30 days’ notice (MCL 554.633). For month-to-month tenancies, an increase needs at least the one-month termination notice.
Month-to-month terminationOne month’s written notice (or one rental period if rent is paid more often)MCL 554.134
Senior early-termination rightThe 60-day release for tenants of 13+ months entering senior housing or unable to live independently (MCL 554.601a).

Rent, late fees & rent increases

  • Late fees — Michigan has no statutory late-fee cap or mandatory grace period. A fee must be written into the lease and should reasonably reflect the landlord’s cost of late payment — a fee that works as a penalty can be struck by a court.
  • Rent increases — There’s no statewide notice rule for increases. Rent under a fixed-term lease can’t change mid-term unless the lease says so, and a lease can’t let the landlord change terms mid-lease without the tenant’s written consent, apart from narrow exceptions — changes required by law, reasonable health and safety rules, or pass-through of increased taxes, utility or insurance costs if the lease allows it — on at least 30 days’ notice (MCL 554.633). For month-to-month tenancies, an increase needs at least the one-month termination notice.
  • Rent control — Michigan prohibits cities, villages, townships and counties from controlling the rent on private residential property (MCL 123.411).
  • Source of income — Since April 2, 2025, the Elliott-Larsen Civil Rights Act bars landlords with five or more units from discriminating based on source of income — such as a housing voucher or other housing assistance, Social Security, veterans’ benefits, public assistance, child support or alimony.

Required notices in a Michigan lease

  • Truth in Renting notice — Every lease must state prominently: “NOTICE: Michigan law establishes rights and obligations for parties to rental agreements. This agreement is required to comply with the Truth in Renting Act…” and give the landlord’s address for notices (MCL 554.634).
  • Domestic violence notice — The lease should state that a tenant with a reasonable apprehension of present danger to the tenant or the tenant’s child from domestic violence, sexual assault or stalking may have special statutory rights to seek a release of rental obligation under MCL 554.601b. If it doesn’t, the landlord must post or hand over that notice at signing (MCL 554.601b).
  • Senior early-termination right — The 60-day release for tenants of 13+ months entering senior housing or unable to live independently (MCL 554.601a).
  • Deposit notices — The 14-day deposit-holder notice with the bolded forwarding-address warning, and the move-in inventory checklists (MCL 554.603, 554.608).
  • Lead-based paint — Federal lead warning and known-hazard disclosure for housing built before 1978 (42 U.S.C. §4852d).

Michigan Lease Renewal Agreement FAQs

How much notice to end a month-to-month lease in Michigan?

One month’s written notice from either side; if rent is paid more often than monthly, one rental period is enough. For unpaid rent, the landlord can serve a 7-day notice before filing in district court (MCL 554.134, 600.5714).

Does Michigan have rent control?

No. State law prohibits local governments from enacting or enforcing ordinances that control the amount of rent on private residential property (MCL 123.411).

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