Michigan security deposit return deadline calculator
In Michigan, the landlord has 30 days to return your security deposit or send an itemized list of deductions (MCL 554.602, 554.603, 554.604, 554.607, 554.608, 554.609, 554.610, 554.611, 554.612, 554.613). Enter your move-out date to get the exact date.
Michigan: deposit (or itemized deductions) due within 30 days.
Add your move-out date to see the deadline.
- The landlord must mail an itemized list of damages within 30 days after you move out. If they miss it, they must return the full deposit immediately.
- Give your forwarding address in writing within 4 days after you move out; otherwise the landlord does not have to send the itemized list. If you receive a list, respond by mail within 7 days or you forfeit the amount claimed.
- A landlord who keeps part of the deposit without a court judgment or your agreement can owe double the deposit retained.
Source: MCL 554.602, 554.603, 554.604, 554.607, 554.608, 554.609, 554.610, 554.611, 554.612, 554.613 · All Michigan deposit rules
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