Michigan late fee calculator: is your rent late fee legal?
What the law says in Michigan: No Michigan statute found that caps or limits residential late fees or sets a grace period. Check the lease. Since September 21, 2026, a lease that allows more than one way to pay rent must include at least one method with no added charge or fee, and may not charge an extra fee on all allowed payment methods (554.633(1)(o), added by 2026 PA 103).
Source: MCL 554.633(1)(o)
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Source: MCL 554.633(1)(o) · All Michigan renter rules
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General information only, not legal advice. Cities can add their own rules, and laws change; always check the linked source.