Security deposit disputes in Michigan generally come down to the same things: what the lease said, when you moved out, whether you gave a forwarding address in writing, and what the landlord actually returned. Organize those facts and get a free letter outline; the full demand letter is in the $39 Case Pack.
| Deadline | 30d itemize (then tenant 7d to respond; 45d to sue path) |
|---|---|
| Trigger | termination of occupancy |
| Citation | MCL §§ 554.602–616 |
Source: MCL §§ 554.602–616
Same statute corpus, framed as landlord duties — not a different set of rules.
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