Michigan Tenant Repair Demand and Remedy-Reservation Notice
Michigan Tenant Repair Demand and Remedy-Reservation Notice
Parties and Premises
- Tenant(s): [________________________________]
- Landlord/manager: [________________________________]
- Premises, including unit: [________________________________]
- Lease term: [________________________________]
- Notice date: [__/__/____]
Defects and Chronology
| Date observed/reported | Condition and location | Intended-use, repair, health, or safety impact | Response |
|---|---|---|---|
| [__/__/____] | [________________________________] | [________________________________] | [________________________________] |
| [__/__/____] | [________________________________] | [________________________________] | [________________________________] |
Formal Demand
MCL 554.139 covenants that residential premises and common areas are fit for their intended use and that the lessor will keep the premises in reasonable repair and comply with applicable state and local health and safety laws, except for disrepair or violations caused by the tenant's willful or irresponsible conduct or lack of conduct.
Tenant demands inspection and repair. Please provide a written plan by [__/__/____] and complete work within a reasonable time appropriate to the condition. Tenant offers lawful access at [________________________________]; coordinate through [PHONE/EMAIL].
Causation, Attachments, and Reservation
Tenant-caused disrepair is alleged: ☐ No ☐ Yes/uncertain—explain [________________________________].
Attached: ☐ Photographs ☐ Prior notices ☐ Inspection/code report ☐ Other [________________________________]
Tenant reserves all remedies available under current Michigan law but makes no self-help or rent-payment election in this notice. A lease with a current term of at least one year may modify section 554.139 obligations; attach and review any such clause.
Delivery Record
☐ Personal delivery on [__/__/____]
☐ Certified/registered mail on [__/__/____], tracking [________________________________]
☐ Lease-approved electronic delivery on [__/__/____]
☐ Other documented method: [________________________________]
Tenant signature: [________________________________] Date: [__/__/____]
Sources and References
- MCL 554.139 — Michigan Legislature — https://www.legislature.mi.gov/Laws/MCL?objectName=mcl-554-139
- 2025 mirror text used after official section retrieval failed — https://law.justia.com/codes/michigan/chapter-554/statute-r-s-of-1846-d-1/division-r-s-1846-554-131-66/division-r-s-1846-554-131-66-general-provisions/section-554-139/
About This Template
Landlord-tenant paperwork governs who can stay in a property, on what terms, and what happens when something goes wrong. Leases, notices to quit, security deposit demands, and habitability complaints all have state and often city-specific requirements for timing, content, and service. Getting the paperwork right is what makes an eviction actually succeed or a security deposit actually come back, because judges regularly dismiss cases over small procedural mistakes.
Important Notice
This template is provided for informational purposes. It is not legal advice. We recommend having an attorney review any legal document before signing, especially for high-value or complex matters.
Last updated: July 2026
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