Detroit, MI Local Law
Your complete guide to renter protections in Detroit, MI. Learn about local ordinances, rent control status, security deposit rules, and how city law works alongside Michigan state protections.
No
Rent Control
30
Days to Return Deposit
1.5 months' rent
Max Deposit
3
Local Protections
Current rent regulation status
No Local Rent Control
Detroit does not have local rent control. Michigan state law governs rent increase practices.
Without local rent control, landlords in Detroit may raise rent with proper written notice as required by Michigan law. There is no cap on the amount of increase, but it must not be retaliatory or discriminatory.
Detroit-specific laws and ordinances
Detroit property maintenance code enforcement
Lead-safe housing ordinance for rental properties
Michigan Truth in Renting Act applies
Local ordinances work alongside Michigan state law. Where local protections are stronger, the local rule typically applies. View full Michigan state protections.
Laws that apply to all Michigan renters
Max Security Deposit
1.5 months' rent
Deposit Return Deadline
30 daysthe tenant must give a forwarding address within 4 days
Entry Notice Required
No state rule
Governing Statute
Michigan Compiled Laws
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No, Detroit does not currently have local rent control. Michigan state law governs rent increase rules. Landlords must typically provide proper written notice before raising rent.
In Detroit, the Michigan state limit of 1.5 months' rent applies. Landlords must return deposits within 30 days after you move out.
Detroit tenants benefit from several protections: Detroit property maintenance code enforcement; Lead-safe housing ordinance for rental properties; Michigan Truth in Renting Act applies. These are in addition to Michigan state law.
You can contact the Detroit local housing authority or code enforcement department to file complaints about habitability issues, discrimination, or landlord violations. Visit your local housing authority's website for details. You can also file with the Michigan attorney general's office for state-level violations.
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