Notice to Quit to Recover Possession of Property, Landlord-Tenant
Michigan · Michigan State Court Administrative Office · Effective October 1, 2024
This form is a notice from a landlord stating they want to take back possession of a rented property. It tells the person living there that they must move by a certain date or the landlord may take them to court.
The court describes it as: Court rule / statute: MCL 600.5714(1)(c)(iii), MCL 600.5714(1)(e)
Where this fits in a case
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This form is used when a landlord is trying to start the process of getting a tenant to move out of a rental property.
Usually filed by the person starting the case.
Common questions
- Who fills out this form?
- The form is filled out by the landlord or their agent. It is titled 'Notice to Quit to Recover Possession of Property.'
- What does the notice say about going to court?
- The notice states that if the landlord takes the person to court to evict them, the person will have a chance to explain why they think they should not be evicted.
- What does the notice include besides the main request?
- The form also includes a section to certify service, which is proof that the notice was given to the person in possession.
Revision history
No changes recorded since we started tracking this form on October 9, 2026. The current version took effect October 1, 2024.
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