Write Up a Michigan Rental Agreement With Ease

Drafting a Michigan Rental Agreement Has Never Been Easier

Hiring a lawyer to draw up a basic rental agreement for you that would take them no more than an hour seems like a waste of money. Why not download a contract template, such as a free printable basic rental agreement? While writing a contract doesn’t always require a lawyer’s expertise, resorting to online templates is not a good idea. If you want a professional legal document with the terms tailored to the landlord and tenant in question, as well as Michigan rental laws, DoNotPay is the way to go!

Count on our app to generate your customized Michigan rental agreement in no time! We’ll also walk you through the relevant Michigan laws and break down rental agreements so that you understand what you’re entering into.

Understanding Rental Agreements

A rental or a lease agreement is a document between a landlord and a tenant that should be drawn up to specify the terms of the rental. Although rental and lease agreements are used interchangeably, some people view them separately as a rental agreement is typically short-term or month to month, while standard lease agreements are usually for a one-year period or longer.

If you’re renting a property for business, you need a commercial lease agreement, and if you’re renting a residential property, a residential lease agreement is for you.

Laws Regarding the Rental Agreement in Michigan

Understanding Michigan residential laws regarding rental is crucial for both the landlord and the tenant. By familiarizing yourself with the regulations, you’ll know you are abiding by the law and that both parties are protected.

Here are the most important guidelines to follow before drafting and signing your Michigan rental agreement:

Regulation	Details
Michigan Truth in Renting Act	A landlord has to include a notification of the Michigan Truth in Renting Act in the rental agreement
Disclosure—domestic violence victims	A landlord must disclose in a notice or rental agreement that tenants may break the lease in case of domestic violence, sexual assault, or stalking
Disclosure—lead-based hazards	The federal law requires a landlord to disclose the existence of lead-based hazards in residences built before 1978
Disclosure—rental inspection checklist	A landlord must provide a rental inspection or inventory checklist for moving in and vacating a property. Tenants have seven days to review the list and the property and give the list back to the landlord
Security deposit notice	Tenants must receive a security deposit notice from the landlord within 14 days after they move in. The notice should include the bank’s name and address where the deposit will be held
Security deposit	A landlord can request a maximum of one and a half month’s rent as a security deposit. Within 30 days after vacating, they need to return the deposit to the tenant

What Should a Standard Lease Agreement in Michigan Include?

A standard Michigan lease agreement should consist of the following terms:

Landlord and tenants’ names, addresses, and contact info
Date of the agreement and move-in date
Description of the rented property
Term of the tenancy—the start and end date
Rent amount and payment
Other costs, additional expenses, and late fees
Security deposit details
Responsibilities for repairs and maintenance
Pet rules
Lead-based hazard disclosure
Landlord's access to the rented property
Dispute resolution
Signatures

Use DoNotPay To Write Up a Michigan Residential Lease Agreement

Writing up your Michigan residential lease agreement with DoNotPay is a piece of cake! After a few answers and clicks on your end, we’ll take care of the rest. Here’s how it works:

Access our app from your
Type in Lease Agreement
Answer several questions to personalize your agreement

Once we generate your document, you can print it out or fax it to the other party and even e-sign it through our app.

If you run into any trouble during your rental, you can rely on DoNotPay for help. We can assist you in regards to:

In case you need more Michigan-specific legal documents, we can help you with a Michigan land contract.

DoNotPay is well-versed in creating a variety of legal documents for you, including:

Bill of sale
LLC operating agreement
Non-compete agreement
General affidavit
Promissory note
Estoppel certificate
Intent to purchase real estate
General business contract
Prenuptial agreement
Quitclaim deed
Non-disclosure agreement
Independent contractor agreement
Parenting plan (child custody agreement)

Drawing Up Various Real Estate Agreements

Whether you’re a landlord or a tenant, you may need additional real estate or rental agreements in the future, and can help you with them. As a tenant, you may want to sublease the rented property or get a roommate. Browse our learning center and find tips and guidelines for drafting the following documents:

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