For nonpayment of rent, the landlord must serve a 7-Day Notice to Quit advising the tenant that he or she has 7 days to pay the overdue rent or vacate, or legal action will begin. A tenant could stop the eviction by tendering the entire amount owed even after the 7-day period has passed. Weekends and legal holidays do not count towards the notice period.
7-Day Notice for Damage or Health Hazard
Michigan law also provides for a 7-Day Eviction Notice if the landlord alleges the tenant has created a substantial health hazard or has done serious damage to the property. Serious damage would be that well beyond what is considered “normal wear and tear.”
30-Day Notice
If the lease is month-to-month or there is a material breach of the lease, such as by having unauthorized persons living on the property or by creating a nuisance, then the Michigan eviction notice is a 30-Day Eviction Notice. The lease agreement must allow for termination for the specific breach alleged.
24-Hour Notice
Michigan law allows a landlord to give 24-Hour Notice if a formal police report is filed alleging that the tenant has unlawfully manufactured, delivered, possessed with intent to sell or possessed a controlled substance on the premises.
Investor · Benton Harbor, MI · Member since 2013 · 257 posts · 140 votes
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@Lauren H. It takes about 6 weeks without hiccups. 1) 7 day notice to tenant 2) Notice filed with court 3) Court date set approx 2-3 weeks out depending on filing date and Landlord/Tenant Court dates 4) Judgement entered for plaintiff which provides another 7-14 days (depends on judge and case) to pay 5) If no payment writ issued 6) Sheriff Deputy schedules removal of tenant belongings with plaintiff.