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Michigan notice to pay rent or quit

As of October 27, 2026, Michigan courts publish a free form, DC 100a, for a landlord’s demand for possession over unpaid rent, giving the tenant 7 days to pay or move out.1,2

One copy of the Michigan demand is the court copy, made to be attached to the eviction complaint if the landlord files.1

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Michigan at a glance

Days to pay or move out
7 days2
Official state form
Yes1

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Michigan’s rules, with sources

State form
  • The Michigan State Court Administrative Office approved Form DC 100a, Demand for Possession – Nonpayment of Rent, for a landlord’s late-rent demand.1
  • The Michigan demand form tells the tenant who owes the rent to either pay it or move out, and warns that a tenant who moves out may still owe rent.1
Deadlines
  • Michigan Compiled Laws Section 554.134(2) lets a landlord end a tenancy when rent goes unpaid by giving a written 7-day notice to quit.2
Delivering the notice
  • The DC 100a certificate of service lists four ways to serve the demand in Michigan: in person, with a household member or employee of suitable age at the premises, by first-class mail, or electronically if the tenant agreed in writing.1
Where it is filed
  • One copy of the Michigan demand is the court copy, made to be attached to the eviction complaint if the landlord files.1

Questions about a Michigan pay-or-quit notice

Is there an official Michigan demand for possession for unpaid rent?

Yes. Form DC 100a, Demand for Possession – Nonpayment of Rent, is approved by the State Court Administrative Office and free on the Michigan courts’ forms site. It states the rent owed, gives the tenant the choice to pay or move out, and ends with a certificate of service.

The form includes a page on how to get legal help and a court copy to attach to the complaint if the case is filed.1

How many days does a Michigan tenant get to pay late rent?

Seven days. Section 554.134(2) of the Michigan Compiled Laws allows a written 7-day notice to quit when rent is not paid, and the court’s demand for possession gives the tenant 7 days from service to pay or leave before an eviction case.1,2

What to have at hand

  • Property address, unit and county
  • The exact rent past due and the rental periods it covers
  • Who takes the rent, where, and the hours for paying in person
  • Whether the property has a federally backed mortgage or a federal housing program

It does not evict anyone. Only a court can order a tenant out; this notice is the step that usually comes before filing.

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Where this information comes from

Michigan’s rules above come from the state’s own statutes, agency pages and forms, read on the date shown. A rule that passes its review date without a new check is removed automatically.

  1. Demand for Possession – Nonpayment of Rent, SCAO Form DC 100a (Michigan courts, PDF) courts.michigan.gov · checked Oct 27, 2026 Open the official page (opens in a new tab) ↩
  2. MCL 554.134, Termination of estate at will or by sufferance (Michigan Legislature) legislature.mi.gov · checked Oct 27, 2026 Open the official page (opens in a new tab) ↩

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