Landlord / Tenant Disputes

If there is a claim for a money judgment on a landlord tenant case the District Court has jurisdiction up to $25,000.00. If a claim for money exceeds the court's jurisdiction, the District Court determines the possession issue and the Circuit Court determines the money portion. Partnerships may not be represented in court by officers, directors, or other employees who are not licensed to practice law in Michigan.

The action must be filed at the District Court where the premises are located.

Filing a Landlord / Tenant Suit Against One (1) Defendant

Three (3) copies of the notice for non-payment of rent or termination of tenancy
Three (3) copies of the lease/rental agreement, if applicable
One (1) carbon pack summons or five (5) copies
One (1) carbon pack complaint or five (5) copies
One (1) envelope addressed to the defendant with adequate postage
Appropriate filing fee
Name of Process Server Chosen from Bonded Court Officer List (Process server will send a bill for service)

Filing a Landlord / Tenant Suit Against Two (2) Defendants

Five (5) copies of the notice for non-payment of rent or termination of tenancy
Five (5) copies of the lease/rental agreement, if applicable
Two (2) carbon pack summons or seven (7) copies - please list both defendant's names on each form
Two (2) carbon pack complaints or seven (7) copies- please list both defendant's names on each form
Two (2) envelopes - one addressed to each defendant with adequate postage
Appropriate filing fee
Name of Process Server chosen from the Bonded Court Officer list (process server will send a bill for service)

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Landlord Tenant Forms & Practical Guide

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Commonly Used Landlord Tenant Forms

Additional Landlord Tenant forms can be found at the Michigan Courts Website.

Landlord / Tenant Fees

Landlord-Tenant Filing Fees for Possession Only

Filing Fee for Possession Only: $45 + $10 e-filing fee $55

Landlord-Tenant Filing Fees for Possession & Money Judgement

Claim is under $600.00 and under: $70 + $20 e-filing fee = $90
Claim is $600.01 to $1,750.00: $90 + $20 e-filing fee = $110
Claim is $1,750.01 to $10,000.00: $110 + $20 e-filing fee = $130
Claim is $10,000.01 to $25,000.00: $195 + $20 e-filing fee = $215
Jury Demand Fee: $50
Motion Fee: $20

Service Fees

*$20 Fee required on all motions, 2nd summons, alternate service.

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Commonly Used Landlord Tenant Forms

Landlord-Tenant Filing Fees for Possession Only

Landlord-Tenant Filing Fees for Possession & Money Judgement

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