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Rent Increase Notice Laws in Michigan

We found no Michigan statute aimed at rent increases, so a month-to-month rent change follows the notice to end the tenancy, which for monthly rent is one month (one rental period).

Last checked . General information, not legal advice.

Michigan at a glance

Notice for month-to-month increase
No specific statute; 1 rental period to end tenancy
No rent increase statute. Based on the notice to end a tenancy at will, which equals the interval between rent payments.
Longer notice rule
No longer notice rule
No statute sets a longer notice period for larger increases or longer tenancies.
Statewide rent increase cap
No statewide cap
State law bars local governments from controlling the amount of rent for private residential property.

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The rules in Michigan

How much notice must a landlord give before raising rent on a month-to-month tenancy in Michigan?

Notice for month-to-month increase in Michigan: No specific statute; 1 rental period to end tenancy. No rent increase statute. Based on the notice to end a tenancy at will, which equals the interval between rent payments.

Does Michigan require longer notice for large rent increases or long tenancies?

Longer notice rule in Michigan: No longer notice rule. No statute sets a longer notice period for larger increases or longer tenancies.

Does Michigan limit how much a landlord can raise the rent?

No statewide cap. Statewide rent increase cap in Michigan: no statewide cap. State law bars local governments from controlling the amount of rent for private residential property.

Where do the Michigan rent increase notice laws come from?

The rules above come from MCL 554.134 and MCL 123.411. Each source is linked on this page. We last checked them in October 2026.

What this means in practice

Put the rent increase in writing, state the new amount and the date it takes effect, and keep a copy along with proof of how and when it was delivered. Count the notice period from the date the tenant actually receives the notice, and check whether your state adds extra days for mailed notices.

Check local law as well as state law. Some cities and counties have rent stabilization ordinances, registration rules, or longer notice periods, and subsidized or rent-regulated units often follow separate federal or program rules.

A rent increase cannot be used to retaliate against a tenant for making a repair request or complaint, or to discriminate against a protected group. If the timing of an increase could look retaliatory, document the business reason for it.

General information, not legal advice. Laws change, and cities can add their own rules, so check the current statute before you rely on it.