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DC 102c

Complaint to Recover Possession of Property

Michigan · Michigan State Court Administrative Office · Effective November 1, 2023

This form is used to file a complaint asking the court to regain possession of real property. It asks the court to rule on who has the right to occupy the property and why.

The court describes it as: Court rule / statute: MCL 554.139, MCL 600.5714, MCR 2.113(C), MCR 4.201(B)

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Where this fits in a case

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Stage: Start a case

This form is used when a person (the plaintiff) wants to legally take back property that another person (the defendant) is currently occupying.

Usually filed by the person starting the case.

Common questions

What is this form for?
This form is a Complaint to Recover Possession of Property, which means it is used to ask the court to help take back property. It is filed when someone wants to regain possession of real property.
What documents must I attach?
The form states that the plaintiff must attach a copy of the lease or occupancy agreement, if one exists, and a copy of the notice to quit or demand for possession, if applicable.

Revision history

No changes recorded since we started tracking this form on October 9, 2026. The current version took effect November 1, 2023.

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