Michigan Month-to-Month Lease Agreement

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A Michigan month-to-month lease agreement is a written periodic tenancy arrangement where a tenant leases residential property on a monthly basis. While there is no defined end date, the lease includes many of the same provisions found in a standard lease, such as the rent amount, the rent due date, security deposit, utilities and fees, and the obligations of the landlord and tenant.

Michigan Month-to-Month Lease Agreement

A Michigan month-to-month lease agreement is a written periodic tenancy arrangement where a tenant leases residential property on a monthly basis. While there is no defined end date, the lease includes many of the same provisions found in a standard lease, such as the rent amount, the rent due date, security deposit, utilities and fees, and the obligations of the landlord and tenant.

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A Michigan month-to-month lease agreement is a written periodic tenancy arrangement where a tenant leases residential property on a monthly basis. While there is no defined end date, the lease includes many of the same provisions found in a standard lease, such as the rent amount, the rent due date, security deposit, utilities and fees, and the obligations of the landlord and tenant.

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Rental Application – This form asks for personal information from potential tenants so landlords can screen them before entering into a lease agreement. 

Month-to-Month Lease Laws

  • Termination Notice – The notice period required to terminate a monthly lease is one month for both landlords and tenants.[1]
  • Rent Increase Notice – Rent may be increased as long as the rental agreement outlines the landlord’s right to do so and they provide 30 days’ notice to the tenant.

Required Disclosures (5)

  1. Address for Notices – A monthly lease must include the name and address of the person or entity that will receive notices on behalf of the landlord.[2]
  2. Domestic Violence Victims – Landlords must notify tenants of the fact that they may be released from their obligation to pay rent if they become victims of domestic abuse.[3]
  3. Inventory Checklist (PDF) – Two copies of an inventory checklist must be provided at the beginning of tenancy so the tenant can record the condition of the rental property.[4]
  4. Lead-Based Paint Disclosure (PDF) – By federal law, all landlords must disclose whether lead-based paint is present on their rental property if built before 1978.[5]
  5. Security Deposit Notice (PDF) – Whenever a landlord demands a security deposit from a tenant, they must provide a receipt with information about where the deposit will be held.[6]
  6. Truth in Renting Act – A lease agreement must contain a statement that explains to the tenant that the contract must comply with the Truth in Renting Act.[7]

Sources

  1. § 534.134(1)
  2. § 554.634(1)
  3. § 554.601b(1)
  4. § 554.608(2)
  5. EPA/HUD Fact Sheet
  6. § 554.603
  7. § 554.634(2)