Month To Month Eviction Rules

Summary

In Michigan, landlords must provide a 30-day written notice to month-to-month tenants to vacate. If rent is unpaid, a 7-day notice is required. Eviction without a court order is illegal. Landlords should return any unused rent if they choose to evict. Consult a local tenant rights organization or attorney for personalized advice.

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Yes so I have a written month to month agreement which i pay for a room my landlord lives next to me. My landlord still has partical of last months of rent i gave. I had the rest of my rent and was going to give the rest the following day my landlord refused and wanted me to leave and i never was giving a notice in writing
Hello ****, I'm sorry to hear about your situation. Could you please tell me in which part of the U.S. you are located? The rules regarding eviction vary by location.
Michigan
In Michigan:
- A landlord must provide a month-to-month tenant with a *-day written notice to vacate.
- If rent is unpaid, a *-day written notice is required.
- You cannot be forced out without a court order.
You may want to consult with a local tenant rights organization or attorney.
And my landlord still has my particial of my rent do they have to give that back to me?
In Michigan, if a landlord receives rent and later chooses to evict, they should return the unused portion. However, this can vary based on the specifics of your agreement. Consider seeking advice from a local tenants' rights organization.