Michigan Month-to-Month Lease Agreement
Last updated May 14th, 2025
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.
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)
- 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]
- 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]
- 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]
- 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]
- 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]
- 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]