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Michigan Holdover tenants

Last reviewed 2026-10-15

What happens if a tenant stays after the lease ends in Michigan?

A landlord may recover possession through summary proceedings when a person holds over after the lease term ends, after the lease is terminated under a power in the lease or implied by law, or after a notice to quit.

Verified Source: MCL 600.5714(1)(c) · last checked 2026-10-15

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