Michigan Pet deposits/fees & service/ESA animals
Pet deposits/fees & service/ESA animals in Michigan
A refundable pet deposit counts as a security deposit in Michigan: the definition covers any money returnable to the tenant on condition of the unit's return in the required condition, and total security deposits cannot exceed 1 1/2 months' rent (MCL 554.601(d), 554.602). The act sets no separate pet deposit rule. Fair housing rules on assistance animals also apply.
Verified Source: MCL 554.601(d), 554.602 · last checked 2026-10-23
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