Michigan Landlord Guide
Michigan Rental Rules in Plain English
Owning a rental in Michigan means following state law on leases, security deposits, entry and evictions, and then the rules of the city or township the home sits in. This page gathers our guides by topic so you can find the one you need. We wrote them for owners, including owners who live outside Michigan.
Get a Free Rental AnalysisLicensing and City Rules:
Security Deposits, Rent and Late Fees:
Notices and Evictions:
Insurance, Taxes and Costs:
Pricing, Vacancy and Returns:
City rules are local. Rental registration, licensing and inspection rules are set by each city or township. Our community pages list them for each town, with links to the city’s own sources: Oakland County, Wayne County, Macomb County and all counties we cover.
These guides are general information for rental owners. They are not legal advice. For a decision about your own property, speak with a Michigan attorney.
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We manage rentals in Detroit and across Oakland, Macomb and Wayne counties, for local owners and for owners who live out of state. Request a free rental analysis, or call 248-592-7688.
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- Property address and number of bedrooms
- Whether the home is vacant or occupied
- Who manages it now, if anyone
- Any city registration or inspection you know of