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Michigan Room Rental Agreement Template

Create a Michigan room rental agreement online to rent a room in a shared home. The Standard agreement covers the room and shared areas, month-to-month term, rent and late fees, security deposit, utilities, house rules, occupancy, landlord access, repairs, move-out, and Michigan deposit, notice, and lodger rules.

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Michigan rules built into this template

  • Deposit limit: The deposit may not exceed one and one-half months' rent (Mich. Comp. Laws § 554.602).
  • Deposit return: within 30 days after termination of occupancy (Mich. Comp. Laws § 554.609).
  • Michigan law: Michigan's Security Deposit Act applies to a room rental (Mich. Comp. Laws § 554.601 et seq.), and the landlord may change the rent or end a month-to-month tenancy by giving at least one month's notice (Mich. Comp. Laws § 554.134).
  • Fair housing: owner-occupied homes with four or fewer units are exempt from most Fair Housing Act rules, but discriminatory advertising is still prohibited (42 U.S.C. §§ 3603(b)(2), 3604(c)).

What the Room Rental Agreement includes

  1. Room and Shared Areas
  2. Term
  3. Rent
  4. Late Fees
  5. Security Deposit
  6. Utilities
  7. House Rules and Shared Spaces
  8. Occupancy and Subletting
  9. Landlord Access
  10. Repairs and Safety
  11. Move-Out
  12. State Law
  13. General Provisions
  14. Governing Law

Frequently asked questions

What rules apply to renting a room in my home in Michigan?
Michigan's Security Deposit Act applies to a room rental (Mich. Comp. Laws § 554.601 et seq.), and the landlord may change the rent or end a month-to-month tenancy by giving at least one month's notice (Mich. Comp. Laws § 554.134).
Is a room renter a tenant or a lodger?
In most states, a person who rents a room is a tenant with the usual protections. A few states, such as California, have special rules for a single lodger in an owner-occupied home.
What is the difference between the Standard and Professional Room Rental Agreement?
The Standard edition is a complete, state-aware Room Rental Agreement for common situations. The Professional edition adds longer clause coverage, schedules, and optional modules for more complex matters. You can preview either edition free before you pay.

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