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Michigan Security Deposit Rules

Official deposit limits, return deadlines, and legal citations for this state.

Deposit Requirements

Maximum Deposit
1.5 months' rent
Return Deadline
30
Itemized Statement Required
Yes
Interest Required
No
Pet Deposit Rules
No separate statutory pet deposit limit; included in max deposit.
Allowed Deductions
Damage beyond normal wear and tear, unpaid rent, unpaid utility bills, and other costs associated with lease violations.

Security Deposit Timeline

  1. Maximum Deposit

    1.5 months' rent

  2. Return Deadline

    30

  3. Itemized Statement

    Yes

  4. Interest Required

    No

  5. Pet Deposit Rules

    No separate statutory pet deposit limit; included in max deposit.

  6. Allowed Deductions

    Damage beyond normal wear and tear, unpaid rent, unpaid utility bills, and other costs associated with lease violations.

Legal Citations

  • Mich. Comp. Laws § 554.613