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Michigan Residential Lease Agreement

A residential lease agreement in Michigan sets the rent, the term, and each party's responsibilities in writing. Michigan caps security deposits at 1.5 months' rent and requires the deposit back within 30 days after move-out (Mich. Comp. Laws 554.602, 554.609).

This template walks you through every clause a Michigan lease should cover: parties, property, rent and due date, security deposit, maintenance, and house rules. Download the finished lease in Word and PDF.

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Michigan security deposit rules

Michigan security deposit rules at a glance
Security deposit cap1.5 months' rent
Deposit return deadline30 days
StatuteMich. Comp. Laws 554.602, 554.609

Verify before you rely on it

Landlord-tenant statutes change, and cities or counties can add stricter local rules. Confirm the current Michigan requirement in the statute cited above (or with your local court's self-help resources) before signing your lease.

How this template works in Michigan

Answer guided questions about the parties, the property, the rent, and the deposit, and the lease writes itself in front of you. Select Michigan as the property's state and the agreement is captioned accordingly.

The form, the live preview, and the full guide live on the main Residential Lease Agreement page.

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