Michigan Commercial Lease Agreement

For non-payment of commercial rent in Michigan, the landlord serves a 7-day notice to pay or quit. After 7 days, the landlord can file a Summary Proceedings case in District Court. Michigan commercial eviction can be relatively fast — uncontested cases may be resolved in 2–4 weeks.

No. Michigan has no commercial rent control at the state or local level. All rent amounts, escalation clauses, and renewal terms for commercial leases are freely negotiated between the parties.

Michigan courts enforce holdover provisions as written. If the lease specifies a holdover rate (e.g., 150% of last month's rent), courts will apply it. If silent, courts may find a month-to-month tenancy with rent at the original lease rate. Always specify holdover consequences explicitly.

Beyond standard contract requirements, Michigan retail leases should address: zoning compliance, permitted use, signage rights, hours of operation, exclusive use clauses, CAM charges (especially in shopping centers), co-tenancy provisions, and kick-out rights if anchor tenants leave.