Michigan remains one of the few states without a specific statute governing the amount of notice a landlord must provide before entry. Instead, the law relies on the “Right to Quiet Enjoyment” and the specific terms of your lease.
Michigan Landlord Entry Rules
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Emergency Entry: Landlords may enter at any time without notice or permission in a genuine emergency (e.g., fire, flood, or gas leak) to prevent injury or property damage.
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Lease-Controlled Entry: For non-emergencies (repairs, inspections, or showings), the lease agreement governs the rules. If your lease specifies a 24-hour notice period, the landlord must follow it.
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Reasonableness Standard: Even without a set notice statute, courts generally expect “reasonable notice” (typically 24 hours) during “reasonable hours” (9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.).
Key Protections
While landlords have a right to maintain their property, they cannot use this right to harass you. Under
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