Full question:
My rental agreement is ending this year. I had given some amount to my landlord as security deposit in the beginning of the lease term. What are the purposes for which the security deposit may be used under the Michigan law?
- Category: Landlord Tenant
- Subcategory: Security Deposit
- Date:
- State: Michigan
Answer:
In Michigan, per MCLS § 554.607, the security deposit may be used for (1) reimbursing the landlord for actual damages to the rental premises or any ancillary facility, (2) paying the landlord any default rent or any outstanding rent due to termination of the rental agreement or for any utility bills not paid by the tenant. The relevant statutory provision in this regard is stated below.MCLS § 554.607 states:
“A security deposit may be used only for the following purposes:
(a) Reimburse the landlord for actual damages to the rental unit or any ancillary facility that are the direct result of conduct not reasonably expected in the normal course of habitation of a dwelling.
(b) Pay the landlord for all rent in arrearage under the rental agreement, rent due for premature termination of the rental agreement by the tenant and for utility bills not paid by the tenant.”
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