MICHIGAN NOTICE TO VACATE

Notice Date: [[Notice Date]]

From (Issuing Party): [[Landlord Full Name or Tenant Full Name(s)]]
Address for Notices: [[Issuing Party Notice Address, City, MI ZIP]]
Phone: [[Phone]] | Email: [[Email]]

To (Receiving Party): [[Tenant Full Name(s) or Landlord Full Name]]
Premises: [[Rental Property Full Address, City, Michigan, ZIP Code]], -

IMPORTANT NOTICE: This is a legal notice terminating or requesting termination of a tenancy. It must be served properly. In Michigan, a landlord generally must obtain a court order (Summary Proceedings) to regain possession after proper notice; self-help eviction is illegal. A tenant giving notice to a landlord for a month-to-month tenancy must generally provide 30 days' notice.

All variable information is shown as `[[Token Name]]` placeholders. Use the correct form below based on who is giving notice and the reason.

Michigan Notice to Vacate Requirements, MCLA 554.134

Michigan law (MCLA 554.134) governs notice periods for termination of tenancies:

No statewide just-cause requirement exists for termination of tenancies in Michigan (subject to any local ordinance or specific lease protections). No mandatory relocation assistance is required under state law.

Service: Personal delivery to the other party, or posting in a conspicuous place on the premises and mailing (first-class or certified) a copy to the party's last known address. Keep proof of service.

The notice must specify the termination date, the grounds (if any), and be signed., -

Form A, Landlord to Tenant: 30-Day Notice to Vacate (Month-to-Month, No Cause)

STATE OF MICHIGAN
NOTICE TO VACATE, MONTH-TO-MONTH TENANCY
30-DAY NOTICE (NO CAUSE)

Date of Notice: [[Notice Date]]

TO: [[Tenant Full Name(s)]]

FROM: [[Landlord Full Name or Company]]

You are hereby notified that the landlord is terminating your month-to-month tenancy at the premises located at:

[[Rental Property Full Address, City, Michigan, ZIP Code]]

The tenancy will terminate and you must vacate the premises on or before [[Termination Date, at least 30 days from service and aligned with end of rental period]].

Grounds: No cause, termination of periodic tenancy as permitted by Michigan law.

If you fail to vacate by the termination date, the landlord may commence Summary Proceedings in the appropriate Michigan District Court to recover possession of the premises. Self-help measures to regain possession (lock changes, utility shutoffs, etc.) are prohibited.

Landlord / Agent Signature: _______________________________ Date: [[Notice Date]]

Print Name / Title: [[Landlord or Authorized Agent Full Name]], -

Form B, Landlord to Tenant: 7-Day Notice to Vacate for Non-Payment (Pay or Quit)

STATE OF MICHIGAN
NOTICE TO VACATE, NON-PAYMENT
7-DAY PAY OR QUIT

Date of Notice: [[Notice Date]]

TO: [[Tenant Full Name(s)]]

FROM: [[Landlord Full Name or Company]]

You are in default for non-payment of rent at:

[[Rental Property Full Address, City, Michigan, ZIP Code]]

Amount due: [[Total Rent Owed]] for the period [[Rent Period]].

You must pay the full amount due or vacate the premises within 7 days after service of this notice.

Payment must be made to: [[Payment Instructions]].

If you pay in full within 7 days, your tenancy continues. If not, the landlord will pursue eviction through court after the notice period.

Landlord / Agent Signature: _______________________________ Date: [[Notice Date]]

Print Name / Title: [[Landlord or Authorized Agent Full Name]], -

Form C, Tenant to Landlord: 30-Day Notice to Vacate (Month-to-Month)

STATE OF MICHIGAN
TENANT NOTICE TO VACATE
30-DAY NOTICE TO LANDLORD

Date of Notice: [[Notice Date]]

TO: [[Landlord Full Name or Company]]
Address: [[Landlord Notice Address, City, MI ZIP]]

FROM: [[Tenant Full Name(s)]]

Premises: [[Rental Property Full Address, City, Michigan, ZIP Code]]

You are hereby notified that the tenant(s) are terminating the month-to-month tenancy and will vacate the premises on or before [[Termination Date, at least 30 days after service and end of rental period]].

Reason (optional): [[Reason or "No reason provided, month-to-month termination"]]

Tenant will return all keys, access devices, and leave the premises clean and in good condition, reasonable wear and tear excepted. Please provide forwarding instructions for any security deposit accounting.

Tenant Signature(s): _______________________________ Date: [[Notice Date]]

Print Name(s): [[Tenant Full Name(s)]]

Second Tenant (if applicable): ______________________________ Date: _________, -

Form D, Landlord to Tenant: 30-Day Notice for Lease Violation (Cure or Quit)

STATE OF MICHIGAN
NOTICE TO VACATE, LEASE VIOLATION
30-DAY CURE OR QUIT

Date of Notice: [[Notice Date]]

TO: [[Tenant Full Name(s)]]

FROM: [[Landlord Full Name or Company]]

You have breached the lease or rental agreement at:

[[Rental Property Full Address, City, Michigan, ZIP Code]]

Violation(s): [[Specific description of curable violation with dates]]

You must cure the violation(s) described above or vacate the premises within 30 days after service of this notice.

If cured, the tenancy continues. If not cured and you remain, the landlord will commence court proceedings to recover possession.

Landlord / Agent Signature: _______________________________ Date: [[Notice Date]]

Print Name / Title: [[Landlord or Authorized Agent Full Name]], -

Proof of Service (All Forms)

I served a copy of the above Notice to Vacate on the receiving party by (check one or more):

• [ ] Personal delivery on [[Date]] to [[Name of Recipient or "Tenant / Landlord"]].

• [ ] Posting in a conspicuous place at the premises on [[Date]] and mailing a copy by first-class mail (and/or certified mail) to the last known address on [[Date]].

• [ ] Other lawful method: [[Describe]] on [[Date]].

Server Name: [[Server Full Name]]

Signature: _______________________________ Date: [[Service Date]], -

Key Reminders

1. The termination date must be clearly stated and must comply with the minimum notice period.

2. For month-to-month, the notice should align with the end of a rental period where possible.

3. Retain copies of the notice and proof of service.

4. After proper notice and expiration, landlord must file in District Court for possession, do not use self-help.

5. Tenants giving notice should confirm receipt by landlord and document move-out condition (photos, inspection).

6. Security deposit accounting and return are governed by MCL 554.602 et seq. (itemized statement within 30 days after termination and tenant vacating, with forwarding address provided)., -

*Michigan Notice to Vacate template. Governed by MCLA 554.134 (30-day month-to-month termination by either party; 7-day non-pay; 30-day violation notices). No statewide just-cause or mandatory relocation assistance. Court action required for landlord to obtain possession. All [[tokens]] must be completed. This is a sample template, not legal advice. Verify against current Michigan statutes and the lease before use. References current as of 2026-06.*