Michigan Eviction Notice (2026)

Notice to pay rent or quit, cure a violation or vacate — with your state's exact notice period, statutory wording, day counting and service rules.

Updated September 2026≈ 6 minReviewed against Mich. Comp. Laws § 554.134 · Mich. Comp. Laws § 600.5714 · Mich. Comp. Laws § 600.5718

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Sample first page of the Eviction Notice. Your answers fill in the blanks; the clauses required in Michigan are added automatically.

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What this document covers

Reason: nonpayment, lease violation or unconditional quit
State notice period and day counting
Tenants, occupants and premises
Amount past due and rental periods
Where, when and how rent may be paid
Description of the violation and how to cure
Statutory wording and bold notices your state requires
CARES Act 30-day rule for covered properties
Method of service permitted in your state
Proof of service for the court

Michigan rules that this document follows

Nonpayment of rent	7 days — 7-Day Demand for Possession for Nonpayment of Rent (DC 100a)Source: Mich. Comp. Laws § 554.134(2)
Lease violation	30 days — no statutory right to cureSource: Mich. Comp. Laws § 554.134(1); § 600.5714(1)(c)
Unconditional quit	7 days — Serious and continuing health hazard or extensive physical damage (7 days, § 600.5714(1)(d)); illegal drug activity on premises (24 hours, § 554.134(4))Source: Mich. Comp. Laws § 600.5714(1)(d); § 554.134(4)
Permitted service methods	Personal delivery to the tenant; Delivery to a person of suitable age at the premises + first-class mail; First-class mail; Electronic delivery (only if the lease authorizes it)Source: Mich. Comp. Laws § 600.5718 (personal delivery, leaving with household member 18+ with request to deliver, first-class mail, or electronic service if agreed in writing)
Required content	Demand for possession must state the amount due (nonpayment) or the reason for termination, the deadline, and that the tenant may be evicted if they do not comply; SCAO forms DC 100a/100c contain the required content.
Statute	Mich. Comp. Laws § 554.134; Summary Proceedings § 600.5701 et seq.

Rules current as of 2026-10-27. Statutes change; verify before relying on them.

How to use this Eviction Notice in Michigan

Serve the notice exactly as Michigan law allows and count the days from the day of service — the deadline is the first thing a judge checks; this generator does the counting for you. Do not include late fees in a pay-or-quit amount unless your state permits it. If the tenant pays the full amount in time, the notice is satisfied.

Keep a copy of the notice and the signed proof of service; you will attach both to the court complaint if the tenant does not comply.

Frequently asked questions

How many days' notice for nonpayment of rent in Michigan?

7 days (7-Day Demand for Possession for Nonpayment of Rent (DC 100a)), Mich. Comp. Laws § 554.134(2). Properties covered by the CARES Act require at least 30 days.

How must the notice be delivered?

Personal delivery to the tenant; Delivery to a person of suitable age at the premises + first-class mail; First-class mail; Electronic delivery (only if the lease authorizes it). Mich. Comp. Laws § 600.5718. Keep the completed proof of service — the court will ask for it.

Can I change the locks or shut off utilities instead?

No. Self-help eviction is illegal in every state and exposes the landlord to damages. After the notice period expires you must file an eviction case in court.

Other names

notice to quit
pay or quit notice
3 day notice
notice to vacate
eviction letter
notice to cure or quit
late rent notice
demand for possession

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