Michigan Eviction Rules
Official notice periods, filing timelines, and legal citations for this state.
Notice Requirements
Nonpayment of Rent
7 days
Lease Violation
30 days
When can the landlord file?
Landlord may file after the notice period expires without cure or move-out.
Tenant answer deadline
Tenant must appear at the hearing; written answers not always required.
Hearing timeline
Hearings typically occur 10–14 days after filing.
Lockout / physical eviction
Only a sheriff or court officer may remove the tenant after a writ of restitution.
Eviction Process Timeline
Notice Period (Nonpayment)
7 days
Notice Period (Lease Violation)
30 days
Landlord Can File
Landlord may file after the notice period expires without cure or move-out.
Tenant Answer Deadline
Tenant must appear at the hearing; written answers not always required.
Hearing Timeline
Hearings typically occur 10–14 days after filing.
Lockout / Physical Eviction
Only a sheriff or court officer may remove the tenant after a writ of restitution.
Legal Citations
- MCL 554.134
- Michigan Legal Help — Eviction Process