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MCL 554.603, 554.609, and 554.611: The landlord's required notice addresses the tenant's four-day forwarding-address duty; the damages notice and balance are mailed to that address, and noncompliance can affect statutory remedies

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Reviewed: 2026-08-11

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Deadline context

30 days

Possible remedy

Up to 2x deposit under statutory conditions

Primary statute

MCL 554.602-554.616 (Security Deposit Act)

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What the cited source addresses

The landlord's required notice addresses the tenant's four-day forwarding-address duty; the damages notice and balance are mailed to that address, and noncompliance can affect statutory remedies.

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What does MCL 554.603, 554.609, and 554.611 address?

The landlord's required notice addresses the tenant's four-day forwarding-address duty; the damages notice and balance are mailed to that address, and noncompliance can affect statutory remedies. Open the current official text to check coverage, definitions, and exceptions for your situation.

How long does a Michigan landlord have to return the deposit?

30 days after termination of occupancy (30 days).

Could a penalty or other remedy apply?

Double-deposit liability can apply under MCL 554.613 when its notice, response, and court-action conditions are met. Check the source's required facts, conditions, notices, defenses, and remedy language before relying on it.

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