Michigan (MI) lease form
Quick answer
Michigan does not require a written lease, but any written lease must comply with the Truth in Renting Act and include a 12-point-font statutory notice that tenants may seek legal help interpreting the agreement. Prohibited clauses, including exculpatory provisions, acceleration clauses, and security interests in tenant personal property, are void but do not invalidate the entire lease.
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Lease must display in at least 12-point font that the agreement is subject to the Truth in Renting Act and tenants may consult a lawyer about its provisions.
Landlord must disclose in writing the name and address of the person authorized to manage the premises and an owner or agent for service of process.
Lease must state (or landlord must post or deliver) that tenants with reasonable apprehension of domestic violence, sexual assault, or stalking have special rights to terminate their rental obligation.
Federal law requires landlords to disclose known lead-based paint hazards and provide the EPA pamphlet before a lease is signed for any home built before 1978.
General information, not legal advice. Governing statute: Michigan Truth in Renting Act (Act 454 of 1978); Landlord and Tenant Relationships Act (Act 348 of 1972), MCL 554.601 et seq.. Confirm current requirements or consult an attorney before finalizing a lease.
Michigan lease FAQ
No. Michigan law does not require a written lease. Month-to-month oral agreements are valid, but any written lease must comply with the Truth in Renting Act.
Only the offending clause is void, not the entire lease. The landlord has 20 days after written tenant notice to correct the provision.
Yes. Federal law requires lead-based paint disclosure and the EPA pamphlet for all pre-1978 housing, and Michigan landlords must comply.
No. The Truth in Renting Act prohibits lease clauses that impose attorney fees or collection costs on tenants beyond amounts permitted by statute.
