Michigan Residential Lease Agreement (2026)
A fixed-term lease (for example, 12 months) for a whole house or apartment. Michigan limits security deposits to 1.5 months' rent (MCL 554.602) and requires the Truth in Renting Act notice in every lease in at least 12-point type (MCL 554.634), plus the deposit notice of MCL 554.603.
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Michigan: key facts
- Security deposit limit
- 1.5 months' rent (MCL 554.602).
- Deposit return
- Itemized list of damages mailed within 30 days after the tenancy ends (MCL 554.609).
- Ending a month-to-month tenancy
- One month's notice (MCL 554.134).
- Required disclosures
- Truth in Renting notice (§554.634), deposit notice with bank and forwarding-address warning (§554.603), move-in inventory checklist (§554.608) — all included.
- Rent control / local rules
- Local rent control is prohibited (MCL 123.411).
- Homes built before 1978
- Federal law requires the lead-based paint disclosure and the EPA pamphlet (40 CFR 745.113). The form adds it automatically.
Official sources: MCL 554.634 · MCL 554.603 · MCL 554.602 · Last reviewed: October 2026
How it works
- Answer questions about the home, the tenants, rent and deposit. The form checks Michigan limits.
- See a free preview of your lease.
- Pay once and download PDF + Word, with the Michigan addendum and signing instructions.
Frequently asked questions
- How much can a landlord charge for a security deposit in Michigan?
- 1.5 months' rent (MCL 554.602).
- How much notice ends a month-to-month rental in Michigan?
- One month's notice (MCL 554.134).
- Does the lease include the lead-based paint disclosure?
- Yes. If the home was built before 1978, the federal Lead Warning Statement and the disclosure section are added automatically; you must also give the tenant the EPA pamphlet.
- Does the lease need to be notarized?
- No. A residential lease is signed by the landlord and every adult tenant; each tenant gets a signed copy.
- Can I get it in Spanish?
- Yes. You sign the English lease and also receive a Spanish reference translation and Spanish instructions.
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