Michigan 7 Day Notice to Vacate

Last Updated: December 27, 2022 by Marnie Snyder

A Michigan 7 Day Notice to Vacate is an official eviction document written by the landlord and delivered to the tenant for causing or threatening physical injury to an individual on the premises. The tenant has no option to cure and must vacate the premises within seven (7) calendar days.

When to Use a Michigan 7 Day Notice to Vacate

Use a 7 Day Notice to Vacate to begin the eviction process in Michigan if the tenant caused or threatened physical injury to an individual on the premises.

If the above is not true, use one of the below forms to evict a tenant:

  • 7 Day Notice to Quit – If the tenant is late on rent (starting the day after it’s due), either in part or in full.
  • 24 Hour Notice to Vacate – If the tenant manufactured, delivered or possessed controlled substances.
  • 7 Day Notice to Comply or Vacate – If the tenant caused extensive health/safety hazards or caused extensive physical injury or continues to cause physical injury to the premises.
  • 30 Day Notice to Comply or Vacate – If the tenant failed to maintain the premises in a clean and sanitary manner, violated rules with too many occupants at the premises or any other violations of the lease.
  • 30 Day Notice to Vacate – If the tenant or landlord is terminating a rental agreement, including a month-to-month or year-to-year lease. This letter may also be used for tenants that have no written lease or for tenants with an expired lease.

How to Write a Michigan 7 Day Notice to Vacate

The Michigan 7 Day Notice to Vacate form shall be completed as follows:

  1. Write all adult tenants’ names (do not include minors);
  2. Fill in the complete address of the rental premises;
  3. Check the box to indicate the tenant threatened or caused harm to an individual;
  4. Include the tenant’s balance due, if applicable;
  5. Enter the date the tenancy terminates;
  6. Include the date the notice is served;
  7. Landlord prints name and signs notice;
  8. Landlord includes address and phone number.

How to Serve a Michigan 7 Day Notice to Vacate

A landlord can deliver notices in Michigan using any of the below acceptable methods:

  1. Handing the notice to the tenant in person;
  2. Handing the notice to a person of suitable age and discretion;
  3. Mailing the notice by first class mail;
  4. Sending the notice by electronic service (if agreed to in writing).

When sending the notice by first class mail, the notice takes effect on the next day mail is delivered. If the following day is a legal holiday or a day when the mail is not delivered, then the notice will not take effect until the next day mail is delivered.

If the notice is sent electronically, it is considered delivered if the receiving party responds to the electronic message.

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