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DC 538

Advice of Rights and Information (Landlord-Tenant)

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

This form gives information about the rights of a tenant (defendant) when a landlord has filed a case to evict them or ask the court for money. It explains rights regarding lawyers, where the case will be heard, and the right to a jury trial.

The court describes it as: Court rule / statute: MCR 4.201(C)(3)(f), MCR 4.201(K)(2)(a)

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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 given to a tenant who is being sued by a landlord in a case about eviction or money owed.

Prepared by the court or clerk.

Common questions

Who receives this form?
This information explains rights to the tenant (defendant) when a landlord files a case to evict them.
What rights does this form mention?
It mentions the right to an attorney, the right to have the case heard where the property is, and the right to a jury trial.

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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