Michigan Eviction Timeline
Step-by-step legal timeline from notice to lockout.
The eviction process in Michigan follows a strict statutory timeline. Landlords must provide proper notice, wait for the notice period to expire, file with the court, and obtain a judgment before a lockout can occur. The timeline below outlines each step in chronological order based on current state law.
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.
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