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DC 100a

Demand for Possession, Nonpayment of Rent, Landlord-Tenant

Michigan · Michigan State Court Administrative Office · Effective May 1, 2022

This form is a notice from a landlord to a tenant stating that the tenant owes rent and demanding that the tenant either pay the rent or move out. It informs the tenant about the consequences if they do not comply.

The court describes it as: Court rule / statute: MCL 600.5714(1)(a), MCL 600.5716, MCL 600.5718, MCL 600.5775(2)(f)

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Where this fits in a case

General & info

Information / general use — not tied to one step of a case

This form is used by a landlord to formally demand possession of a rental property because the tenant allegedly owes rent.

Usually filed by the person starting the case.

Common questions

Who fills out this form?
The form is issued by the landlord or the owner of the premises or their agent.
What does the notice require the tenant to do?
The tenant must either pay the owed rent or move out of the premises within a set number of days from when the notice was served.

Revision history

No changes recorded since we started tracking this form on October 9, 2026. The current version took effect May 1, 2022.

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