Mich. Comp. Laws § § 554.610
Effect of noncompliance with notice of damages requirement.
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Sec. 10. Failure by the landlord to comply with the notice of damages requirement within the 30 days after the termination of occupancy, constitutes agreement by the landlord that no damages are due and he shall remit to the tenant immediately the full security deposit.
Under MCL § 554.601 et seq. § 554.610, if a landlord does not provide the required written notice of damages within 30 days after a tenant's occupancy ends, the law treats that inaction as the landlord's acknowledgment that no damages are owed. As a consequence, the landlord is required to return the tenant's full security deposit without any deductions. This provision creates an automatic legal consequence tied strictly to the landlord's compliance with the notice deadline.
Plain English — not legal advice.
MCL § 554.601 et seq. § 554.610 makes the 30-day post-occupancy deadline for delivering a notice of damages a hard cutoff with significant consequences. Compliant operators generally document the move-out date precisely, prepare and send any itemized damage notice within that window, and retain proof of timely delivery. Missing this deadline eliminates the ability to make any deductions from the security deposit and triggers an obligation to return the full amount immediately.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Under MCL § 554.601 et seq. § 554.610, tenants have a clear statutory right to receive their full security deposit back if the landlord fails to send a proper damage notice within 30 days of the end of occupancy. If that deadline passes without a compliant notice, a tenant may have grounds to demand the full deposit be returned immediately. General enforcement paths available to tenants include raising this provision as a defense in small claims court, filing a complaint with a local housing authority, or consulting a tenant-rights organization familiar with Michigan landlord-tenant law.
General guidance for tenants — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult a tenant-rights organization or attorney for advice on your case.
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