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In Michigan, landlord-tenant relationships are primarily governed laws: Michigan Chapter 554 Real and Personal Property which deals with general provisions applicable to both commercial and residential leases, covering aspects such as lease agreements, the rights and obligations of both parties, and remedies in case of disputes. Each section is outlined and linked below.

Mich. Comp. Laws § 125.530 – Certificate withheld; premises not to be occupied; conditions of issuance; suspension of rent payments, escrow; account for rent and possession
Mich. Comp. Laws § 554.633 – Rental agreement; prohibited provisions or clauses; violation
Mich. Comp. Laws § 554.201 – Untenantable building; surrender, liability of lessee for rent
Mich. Comp. Laws § 554.134(1) – Termination of estate at will or by sufferance or tenancy from year to year
Mich. Comp. Laws § 554.134(2) – Termination of estate at will or by sufferance or tenancy from year to year
Mich. Comp. Laws § 554.134(3) – Termination of estate at will or by sufferance or tenancy from year to year
Mich. Comp. Laws § 554.134(4) – Termination of estate at will or by sufferance or tenancy from year to year
Mich. Comp. Laws § 554.139 – Lease or license of residential premises; covenants; modifications; liberal construction, inspection
Mich. Comp. Laws § 554.601b – Tenant under apprehension of danger from domestic violence, sexual assault, or stalking; release from rental payment obligation; written notice; content; documentation; forwarding information; liability of multiple tenants; applicability; remedies against other parties; definitions
Mich. Comp. Laws § 554.602 – Security deposit; amount
Mich. Comp. Laws § 554.603 – Security deposit; notice
Mich. Comp. Laws § 554.604 – Security deposit, disposition; bond
Mich. Comp. Laws § 554.607 – Security deposit; permissible uses
Mich. Comp. Laws § 554.608 – Inventory checklists
Mich. Comp. Laws § 554.608(4) – Inventory checklists
Mich. Comp. Laws § 554.609 – Itemized list of damages; check or money order; contents of notice of damages
Mich. Comp. Laws § 554.610 – Effect of noncompliance with notice of damages requirement
Mich. Comp. Laws § 554.611 – Notice of forwarding address; effect of noncompliance
Mich. Comp. Laws § 554.612 – Response to notice of damages
Mich. Comp. Laws § 554.613 – Action for damages; retention of security deposit; waiver
Mich. Comp. Laws § 554.634(1) – Rental agreement; mandatory statements
Mich. Comp. Laws § 600.2918(2)(c & d) – Damages for forcible entry and detainer; damages for unlawful interference with possessory interest; exceptions; opening of probate estate; forcible entry or possession by occupant; action for possession; claim for injunctive relief; joinder; waiver; commencement of action; limitations; “owner” defined
Mich. Comp. Laws § 600.2918(2)(f) – Damages for forcible entry and detainer; damages for unlawful interference with possessory interest; exceptions; opening of probate estate; forcible entry or possession by occupant; action for possession; claim for injunctive relief; joinder; waiver; commencement of action; limitations; “owner” defined
Mich. Comp. Laws § 600.2918(3)(b) – Damages for forcible entry and detainer; damages for unlawful interference with possessory interest; exceptions; opening of probate estate; forcible entry or possession by occupant; action for possession; claim for injunctive relief; joinder; waiver; commencement of action; limitations; “owner” defined
Mich. Comp. Laws § 600.2918(3)(c) – Damages for forcible entry and detainer; damages for unlawful interference with possessory interest; exceptions; opening of probate estate; forcible entry or possession by occupant; action for possession; claim for injunctive relief; joinder; waiver; commencement of action; limitations; “owner” defined
Mich. Comp. Laws § 600.2952 – Failure of maker to pay amount of dishonored check, draft, or order; liability; written demand for payment; delivery and text; effect of payment before trial; jurisdiction of action
Mich. Comp. Laws § 600.5714 – Summary proceedings to recover possession of premises; holding over by tenant or occupant of public housing or by tenant of mobile home park
Mich. Comp. Laws § 600.5720 – Judgment for possession of premises for alleged termination of tenancy; grounds for not entering; retaliatory termination of tenancy; presumptions; burden
Mich. Comp. Laws § 600.5759 – Costs
Mich. Comp. Laws § 600.8401 – Small claims division; creation; judge; jurisdiction
Mich. Comp. Laws § 600.5807(8) – Damages for breach of contract; specific performance; period of limitations; bond; deed; mortgage; surety bond; appeal bond; public obligations; other actions