Michigan Late fees
Can a landlord charge a late fee in Michigan, and how much?
There is no Michigan statute setting a late fee cap or grace period. The Truth in Renting Act (MCL 554.631 to 554.641) and the security deposit act (MCL 554.601 to 554.616) were reviewed by full-text search and do not regulate late fees.
Verified Source: MCL 554.633 (Truth in Renting Act); MCL 554.601-554.616 · last checked 2026-10-23
How this works in Michigan
There is no Michigan statute setting a late fee cap or grace period. The Truth in Renting Act (MCL 554.631 to 554.641) and the security deposit act (MCL 554.601 to 554.616) were reviewed by full-text search and do not regulate late fees. The Michigan Legislature's guide says a late fee should be reasonable. That guide is guidance, not statute.
Worked example for Michigan
Example: The lease provides for a late fee of $50 on $1,000 monthly rent. There is no Michigan statute setting a late fee cap or grace period. The Michigan Legislature's guide says a late fee should be reasonable. That statement is guidance, not statute.
Michigan timelines and limits
| Statutory cap or grace period | None in the reviewed acts |
|---|---|
| Acts reviewed | The Truth in Renting Act (MCL 554.631 to 554.641) and the security deposit act (MCL 554.601 to 554.616) |
| Legislature guide | Says a late fee should be reasonable. That is guidance, not statute. |
Michigan FAQ
Is there a Michigan statute that caps late fees?
No. There is no Michigan statute setting a late fee cap or grace period. The Truth in Renting Act (MCL 554.631 to 554.641) and the security deposit act (MCL 554.601 to 554.616) were reviewed by full-text search and do not regulate late fees.
Does a late fee have to be reasonable?
The Michigan Legislature's guide says a late fee should be reasonable. That guide is guidance, not statute.
Is there a statutory grace period before a late fee can be charged?
No. The reviewed acts do not set a grace period.
Sources for this section: MCL 554.633 (Truth in Renting Act); MCL 554.601-554.616 (checked 2026-10-23)
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