Michigan Rent Increase Laws (2026)

No statewide cap. Local rent control banned by statute. 30-day notice for month-to-month.

Statute: MCL 123.411 (Rent Control Preemption)

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No statewide cap

Michigan law does not regulate rent increase amounts.

Local preemption

MCL 123.411 prohibits Michigan municipalities from enacting rent control. Detroit, Ann Arbor, etc. cannot enact rent caps.

Notice requirements

Month-to-month: 30 days notice (1 full rental period). Fixed-term lease: increase only at renewal per lease terms.

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