Michigan Tenancy Law

Michigan Lease Review — AI Analysis of Your Rental Agreement

AI analysis of Michigan rental agreements against the Truth in Renting Act and Landlord-Tenant Relationships Act — security deposits, habitability, and required disclosures.

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Michigan laws we check against

LeaseScan reads your rental agreement and flags every clause that conflicts with — or is materially harsher than — these statutes.

Truth in Renting Act

MCL 554.633 — Prohibited clauses

Michigan voids clauses that waive statutory tenant rights, exculpate landlords from negligence, or accelerate rent on minor breach.

MCL 554.633

Security Deposit Act

MCL 554.602 — 1.5x cap, 30-day return

Deposits capped at 1.5 months rent. Must be in regulated bank, with 30-day itemised return after move-out and tenant forwarding address.

MCL 554.602–613

Habitability

MCL 554.139 — Implied warranty

Michigan recognises an implied warranty of habitability covering structural integrity, heat, plumbing, and freedom from infestation.

MCL 554.139

Notice to terminate

30-day notice standard

Month-to-month tenancies require at least 30 days written notice from either party. Fixed-term leases bind both parties to the agreed end date.

MCL 554.134

What you get on every Michigan lease scan

Clause-by-clause severity flags (critical / warning / fair / info)
Plain-English explanation of each problematic clause
Specific statute citation for Michigan where the clause conflicts
Top negotiation points with suggested wording to ask the landlord
Risk score 0–100 so you know how problematic the lease is overall
Shareable report URL you can send to your landlord or letting agent

Not legal advice. LeaseScan is an AI-powered tool that flags clauses that may be unfair, unclear, or worth negotiating under Michigan law. It is not a substitute for advice from a qualified attorney licensed in Michigan. For binding legal opinions on your tenancy, consult a regulated professional.