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Michigan Deposit bank holding / separate account

Last reviewed 2026-10-16

Deposit bank holding / separate account in Michigan

The deposit must be kept in a regulated financial institution, unless the landlord posts a cash or surety bond with the Secretary of State, in which case the money may be used. Code text: "The security deposit shall be deposited in a regulated financial institution."

Verified Source: MCL 554.604(1) · last checked 2026-10-16

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