Michigan Domestic violence early termination

Domestic violence early termination in Michigan

A tenant with a reasonable apprehension of present danger to themselves or their child from domestic violence, sexual assault or stalking can be released from the rent obligation. They must give written notice and documentation. Rent stops no later than the first day of the second month that rent is due after notice. Code text: "A tenant who has a reasonable apprehension of present danger to the tenant or his or her child from domestic violence, sexual assault, or stalking while that person is a tenant shall be released from his or her rental payment obligation in accordance with the requirements of this section after submittal of written notice of his or her intent to seek a release and written documentation that the tenant has a reasonable apprehension of present danger" (MCL 554.601b(1)).

Verified Source: MCL 554.601b(1) · last checked 2026-10-23