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Security Deposits June 3, 2026 · 4 min

Security Deposit Rules in Michigan: Caps, Timelines, and What Tenants Can Sue Over

Michigan law limits security deposits to 1.5 times monthly rent and mandates a 30 day return window with itemized deductions. Landlords who miss deadlines or fail to provide proper accounting face statutory penalties including return of twice the deposit amount.

By Curt Sloan Read

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