NOTICE TO QUIT / DEMAND FOR POSSESSION

(Michigan – Residential Premises)

[// GUIDANCE: This is a comprehensive template intended for use by Michigan-licensed attorneys or under their direct supervision. Adapt all bracketed placeholders and optional language to the facts of your matter, confirm statutory citations, and attach any required exhibits.]

DOCUMENT HEADER

1. Date of Notice: [DATE]
2. Landlord: [LANDLORD LEGAL NAME], a [TYPE OF ENTITY / “individual”]
   • Address for Notices: [LANDLORD NOTICE ADDRESS]
3. Tenant(s): [TENANT LEGAL NAME(S)]
   • Leased Premises: [UNIT #, STREET ADDRESS, CITY, MI ZIP]
4. Governing Law: Michigan landlord-tenant law, including but not limited to the Summary Proceedings Act, Mich. Comp. Laws §§ 600.5701 et seq.

RECITALS

A. Landlord and Tenant are parties to that certain lease agreement dated [EFFECTIVE LEASE DATE] (the “Lease”) covering the Premises identified above.
B. An Event of Default (as defined below) has occurred and is continuing.
C. Pursuant to Mich. Comp. Laws § 600.5716 (2023) and other applicable law, Landlord hereby issues this Notice to Quit / Demand for Possession (this “Notice”).

TABLE OF CONTENTS

1. Definitions
2. Statement of Default and Amounts Due / Grounds for Termination
3. Statutory Notice Period and Cure Rights
4. Tenant Obligations During Notice Period
5. Delivery & Service Requirements
6. Representations & Warranties
7. Default and Remedies Reserved
8. Dispute Resolution Provisions
9. General Provisions
10. Certificate of Service
11. Execution Block

1. DEFINITIONS

For purposes of this Notice:

“Event of Default” means (select and complete as applicable):
a. Non-Payment of Rent: Failure to pay past-due rent of $[RENT ARREARAGE] for the period [DATES] (the “Rent Default”).
b. Holdover / Termination of Tenancy: Continuation in possession after expiration of a periodic tenancy without Landlord’s consent.
c. Material Lease Violation: [DESCRIBE LEASE BREACH].
d. Statutory Cause: Creation of a health hazard, illegal drug activity, or other cause under Mich. Comp. Laws § 600.5714(1)(b)–(f).

“Notice Period” means the statutory time within which Tenant must cure or vacate, measured from the date of lawful service of this Notice, as follows:
• 7 days for Rent Default or health-hazard grounds.
• 24 hours for controlled-substance violations.
• 30 days for termination of tenancy or other non-enumerated breaches.
[// GUIDANCE: Confirm correct period under current law and your fact pattern.]

2. STATEMENT OF DEFAULT AND AMOUNTS DUE / GROUNDS FOR TERMINATION

Landlord hereby demands possession of the Premises and/or payment of all charges identified below:

1. Past-Due Base Rent: $[AMOUNT]
2. Late Fees (if permitted by Lease and statute): $[AMOUNT]
3. Other Recoverable Charges: $[ITEMIZE OR “N/A”]

Total Due to Cure Rent Default: $[TOTAL]

If payment in full (and any additional rent accruing) is not received within the Notice Period and Tenant fails to vacate, Landlord will commence summary proceedings for eviction and may seek a money judgment for all amounts recoverable under law.

3. STATUTORY NOTICE PERIOD AND CURE RIGHTS

1. Tenant must either (a) pay the Total Due or (b) surrender possession of the Premises on or before the last calendar day of the Notice Period.
2. Tender must be made in immediately available funds at [PAYMENT LOCATION OR ELECTRONIC METHOD], during normal business hours or as otherwise agreed in writing.
3. Acceptance of partial payment shall not waive Landlord’s rights unless expressly so stated in a signed writing.

4. TENANT OBLIGATIONS DURING NOTICE PERIOD

a. Tenant shall continue to perform all Lease obligations, including ongoing rent.
b. Tenant shall not commit waste, remove fixtures, or interfere with peaceful possession of neighboring tenants.
c. If Tenant intends to vacate, Tenant must deliver written confirmation of move-out date and coordinate key return.

5. DELIVERY & SERVICE REQUIREMENTS

This Notice is served in compliance with Mich. Comp. Laws § 600.5718 (2023) by (check all that apply):
☐ Personal service on Tenant
☐ First-class mail to Premises address
☐ Tacking securely to the main entrance and mailing on the same day
Service shall be deemed complete as provided by statute.

6. REPRESENTATIONS & WARRANTIES

6.1 Landlord represents that it is the owner or lawful agent of the Premises and has full authority to issue this Notice.
6.2 Tenant is presumed to have received a copy of the Lease and any required disclosures under federal or Michigan law (e.g., Lead-Based Paint).
6.3 No representation or warranty by Landlord, express or implied, is waived, modified, or expanded by this Notice.

7. DEFAULT AND REMEDIES RESERVED

a. Failure to comply with this Notice constitutes a continuing default under the Lease and applicable law.
b. Upon expiration of the Notice Period without cure, Landlord may file a complaint for summary possession under Mich. Comp. Laws § 600.5704 and seek:
• Writ of restitution (eviction);
• Money judgment for unpaid rent, holdover damages, court costs, and statutory attorney fees;
• Any other relief allowed by statute or in equity.
c. Reservation of Rights: All rights and remedies are cumulative and may be exercised concurrently or successively. No waiver shall arise from Landlord’s acceptance of late or partial performance.

8. DISPUTE RESOLUTION PROVISIONS

8.1 Governing Law: This Notice and any resulting action shall be governed by Michigan law.
8.2 Forum Selection: Exclusive jurisdiction and venue lie in the district court or housing division having territorial jurisdiction over the Premises.
8.3 Arbitration: Not applicable.
8.4 Jury Waiver: Tenant retains any constitutional right to a jury trial unless waived in a signed, enforceable document.
8.5 Injunctive Relief: Landlord reserves the right to seek immediate injunctive or equitable relief to protect property or persons.

9. GENERAL PROVISIONS

9.1 Entire Notice: This instrument contains the entire demand required by statute; no oral statements modify its terms.
9.2 Severability: Any invalid provision shall not affect remaining enforceable provisions.
9.3 Amendments: Any amendment must be in a signed writing by Landlord (or counsel) and served in compliance with statute.
9.4 Counterparts / Electronic Delivery: Electronic or facsimile signatures constitute originals; this Notice may be executed in counterparts.

10. CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE

I, [NAME], being of lawful age, declare under penalty of perjury that I served a true and correct copy of this Notice on [DATE OF SERVICE] by the method(s) indicated in Section 5.

Signature: _________
Printed Name: [SERVER NAME]
Address: [SERVER ADDRESS]
Date: [DATE]

11. EXECUTION BLOCK

LANDLORD / AUTHORIZED AGENT

[PRINTED NAME & TITLE]
Date: [DATE]

TENANT ACKNOWLEDGMENT OF RECEIPT (Optional)
☐ Tenant acknowledges receipt of this Notice on [DATE].

Tenant Signature

[// GUIDANCE: Tenant acknowledgment is not required but may aid evidentiary proof.]

IMPORTANT INFORMATION FOR TENANTS

1. DO NOT IGNORE THIS NOTICE. If you do not pay the amount demanded or vacate within the Notice Period, the court may enter a judgment against you, which can affect your credit and ability to rent in the future.
2. If you are a servicemember or dependent, you may have rights under the federal Servicemembers Civil Relief Act (50 U.S.C. §§ 3901 et seq.). Notify the Landlord immediately if this applies.
3. Legal Assistance: For advice regarding your rights, contact an attorney or a legal aid office promptly.

[// GUIDANCE: Attach a rent ledger or exhibit summarizing charges if seeking payment. For causes other than non-payment, delete payment provisions and tailor “Event of Default” language accordingly. Confirm compliance with any local ordinances imposing longer notice periods or additional tenant protections.]