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How much notice does a landlord have to give for unpaid rent in Michigan?

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For unpaid rent: a written 7-day notice to quit

Notice: At least 7 days after serving a written notice to quit for unpaid rent

If a tenant does not pay rent, you can end the tenancy with a written 7-day notice to quit before starting eviction proceedings.

"If a tenant neglects or refuses to pay rent on a lease at will or otherwise, the landlord may terminate the tenancy by giving the tenant a written 7-day notice to quit."
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Michigan rules on this topic

For unpaid rent: a written 7-day notice to quit Verified

Deadline: At least 7 days after serving a written notice to quit for unpaid rent

If a tenant does not pay rent, you can end the tenancy with a written 7-day notice to quit before starting eviction proceedings.

Applies to: any number of units · Layer: Michigan · Topic: Non-renewal and termination notice

"If a tenant neglects or refuses to pay rent on a lease at will or otherwise, the landlord may terminate the tenancy by giving the tenant a written 7-day notice to quit."
legislature.mi.gov

Notes: MCL 554.134(2).

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