Michigan generally allows no-fault terminations of month-to-month tenancies with 30 days written notice under MCL 554.134, and Wayne County imposes no countywide just-cause requirement, though Detroit has explored tenant protection ordinances expanding eviction defenses.
For tenancies without a fixed-term lease, a Michigan landlord can terminate with a written 30-day notice to quit, even without alleging tenant fault. If the tenant remains, the landlord must file summary proceedings in district court and obtain a judgment of possession. Fixed-term leases generally cannot be ended early without cause unless the lease itself permits termination. Wayne County does not require just cause, distinguishing it from cities like Hamtramck or Detroit pilot programs that have considered tenant-protection measures. Tenants facing no-fault terminations should document landlord communications and consult Lakeshore Legal Aid or the United Community Housing Coalition.
Improper notice, lockouts without court order, or failure to follow Michigan summary proceedings law can lead to wrongful eviction claims, statutory damages, and judicial reinstatement of the tenancy.
Dearborn, MI
Dearborn requires all residential rental properties to register with the city and undergo periodic inspections under Chapter 11 of the city code.
Dearborn, MI
Dearborn does not have a just-cause eviction ordinance. Michigan state law governs all evictions through the summary proceedings process in MCL 600.5701 et seq.
See how Dearborn's no-fault evictions rules stack up against other locations.
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