When do you have to pay less rent in Michigan?

Find out when and how to pay less rent in Michigan when your landlord fails to fix major problems in your rental unit. Michigan tenants are legally entitled to rental property that meets basic structural, health, and safety standards and is in good repair.

What are the rights of a tenant in Michigan?

Michigan tenants are legally entitled to rental property that meets basic structural, health, and safety standards and is in good repair. If a landlord fails to take care of important maintenance, such as a leaky roof or a broken heater, you have several important legal rights, including: the right to withhold rent until repairs are made, and.

Is there a law against landlord retaliation in Michigan?

For state law prohibiting landlord retaliation, see Mich. Comp. Laws § 600.5720. See the Laws and Legal Research section of Nolo for advice on finding and reading statutes and court decisions. Also, check your local housing ordinances for any city or county rules that cover tenant rights when it comes to repairs.

What do you need to know about eviction in Michigan?

› Important timelines that outline the eviction process and recovering or keeping a security deposit; › A sample lease, sublease, roommate agreement, lead-based paint disclosure form, and inventory checklist; › Sample letters about repair and maintenance, termination of occupancy, and notice of forwarding address; and › Approved court forms.