MI landlord resources
Bookkeeping and reporting in Michigan
Track deposit liabilities, operating costs and monthly reporting.
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Michigan: Security deposits
Security deposit shall not exceed 1 1/2 months' rent (MCL 554.602).
Michigan's security deposit act (MCL 554.601 et seq.) does not require interest.
The uploaded dataset lists a deposit-return period of 30 days. Review the cited rule for the applicable conditions and timing.
Sources supplied for Michigan
Dates below are verification dates claimed in the uploaded dataset, not a new review by Calvin's team.
- MCL 554.602 (deposit cap 1.5 months)
Dataset verification date: 2026-11-06
- MCL 600.5714 (7-day demand for nonpayment)
Dataset verification date: 2026-11-06
- MCL 554.134 (notice to quit; termination)
Dataset verification date: 2026-11-06
- MCL 123.411 (rent control preemption)
Dataset verification date: 2026-11-06
Offices listed in the dataset
- Michigan Department of Attorney Generalstate attorney general
- Michigan Courtsstate courts
- Michigan Legislaturestate statutes