The notices and their periods
- 7-Day Demand for Possession — for nonpayment of rent (MCL § 600.5714(1)(a)). The amount demanded can't include accelerated future rent. Michigan provides standard court forms (e.g., Form DC 100a).
- 30-Day Notice to Quit — for ordinary, curable lease violations (§ 600.5714(1)(c)). Serious health hazards or major property damage can use a 7-day demand instead.
- 24-Hour Notice — for unlawful drug activity on the premises, when a formal police report has been filed (§ 554.134(4)).
Ending a tenancy and serving notice
To end a month-to-month tenancy without cause, give written notice equal to one rental period — usually 30 days (MCL § 554.134). The notice period starts the day after delivery.
After the notice period runs, the landlord files in District Court. Michigan's State Court Administrative Office (SCAO) publishes the required demand and notice forms; using the wrong form for the situation is a common, fatal error.
Match the form to the reason
Michigan ties each ground to a specific notice and form: 7 days for nonpayment, 30 days for ordinary violations, 7 days for serious damage/health hazards, and 24 hours for drug activity with a police report. There's no statewide rent control.
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How many days' notice for nonpayment in Michigan?
7 days — a 7-Day Demand for Possession under MCL § 600.5714(1)(a). It can't include accelerated future rent.
What notice applies to a lease violation in Michigan?
Usually a 30-day notice to quit (§ 600.5714(1)(c)); serious damage or health hazards can use a 7-day demand, and drug activity (with a police report) a 24-hour notice.
How do I end a month-to-month tenancy in Michigan?
Give one rental period's written notice — typically 30 days — under MCL § 554.134.
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WriteMyNotice.com is a self-help document preparation service, not a law firm, and this page is general information, not legal advice. Eviction rules are strict and vary by state, county, and city — many cities add rent-control or just-cause requirements on top of state law, and an improper or mistimed notice can get an eviction case delayed or dismissed. Verify the current requirements for your property's location and, for contested or high-stakes evictions, consult a landlord-tenant attorney. Statute references verified June 2026.