Michigan Rent receipts, payment methods & cash

Last reviewed 2026-10-29

Rent receipts, payment methods & cash in Michigan

Michigan's landlord-tenant statutes (Mich. Comp. Laws §§ 554.131-554.201 (Revised Statutes of 1846, ch. 66), 554.601-554.616 (1972 PA 348), 554.631-554.641 (Truth in Renting Act) and 600.5701-600.5759 (summary proceedings); official text, full-text search on 2026-10-29) have no provision on how rent may be paid (cash, check, electronic payment) or rent receipts. The lease terms control unless another law applies. Local ordinances or other state or federal laws may still apply.

Verified Source: Mich. Comp. Laws §§ 554.131-554.201 (Revised Statutes of 1846, ch. 66), 554.601-554.616 (1972 PA 348), 554.631-554.641 (Truth in Renting Act) and 600.5701-600.5759 (summary proceedings) · last checked 2026-10-29

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