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Free Michigan Notice
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Last reviewed September 2026

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Michigan Notice to Vacate

Ending a month-to-month tenancy in Michigan takes written notice from whichever side is leaving. The period is set by statute. Here’s what Michigan’s says.

Michigan rules at a glance

Michigan rules for a Notice to Vacate
Month-to-monthOne month’s written notice from either side; if rent is paid more often than monthly, one rental period.MCL 554.134

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 Notice to Vacate 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).

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