Free Michigan Lease Agreement Templates

Michigan leases must comply with the regulations outlined in the state’s landlord-tenant laws. These laws include rent control, deposits, late fees, and more. View the table below for an overview of the most relevant lease laws.

Depending on the property and its intended purpose, you may need a different lease form. View the templates below to find the form that works for you, including commercial, short-term, and residential leases.

Michigan Standard Lease Agreement

This document serves to create a tenancy arrangement between a landlord and a tenant for renting residential property.

Michigan Month-to-Month Rental Agreement

Presents residents with the opportunity for flexible month-to-month living arrangements, without the need for a long-term commitment.

Michigan Commercial Lease Agreement

Establishes a tenancy so a business can rent commercial property from a landlord.

Michigan Room Rental Agreement

Enable a formalized cohabitation by setting up a legally binding contract between a main tenant and additional residents.

Michigan Sublease Agreement

Establishes a formal agreement between the original tenant (sublessor) and the sublessee, enabling the latter to temporarily reside in the rental property with the explicit approval of the landlord.

Michigan Rent-to-Own Lease Agreement

Permits a tenant to buy a property after their tenancy but doesn't oblige them to do so.

Michigan laws don’t state any specific rent control or late fee limits. The rent and fee amounts should be communicated and recorded in the lease contract. The lease should also include the due date for rent payments.

Landlords cannot collect more than one and a half months’ rent as a security deposit. Once the tenant makes the deposit, it must be held in a regulated financial institution. The landlord must also provide a deposit receipt to the tenant within 14 days of the payment.

At the end of the lease, the landlord is required to return the security deposit within 30 days. The landlord may use security deposit funds to cover damages beyond normal wear and tear. Landlords must provide the tenant with an itemized list of relevant deductions when returning the deposit.

In Michigan, landlords are responsible for repairing and maintaining the property as necessary. State laws require landlords to keep rental properties in habitable condition. Tenants have the right to pursue repairs and deduct the costs from their rent if the landlord fails to make necessary repairs after being notified of the issue. While Michigan law has no formal requirements, it’s recommended that the landlord provide 24 or 48 hours’ notice to enter.

Lease disclosures enhance communication between landlords and tenants. These forms often detail the condition of the property and the limits of the lease. Michigan law requires landlords to provide the following disclosures:

• Landlord and Authorized Agent Identification
• Domestic Violence Victims Notice
• Security Deposit Notice
• Truth in Renting Act Disclosure
• Inventory Checklist
• Disclosure of Lead-Based Hazards for buildings built before 1978

At the end of the lease agreement, either party may terminate the contract using the procedures in the lease. In Michigan, month-to-month leases require at least 30 days’ notice. Michigan also has no regulations for the handling of abandoned personal property.

Legal Templates’s free Michigan lease agreement form includes state-specific terms and formatting. Use our downloadable template, available in PDF and Word format, for a customizable form that protects and defines your rights.