Landlord / Tenant

Definition

  • Proceedings to recovery possession of premises and/or obtain a money judgment.
  • If there is a claim for money judgment on the landlord-tenant case, the District Court has jurisdiction up to $25,000. If a claim for money exceeds the court's jurisdiction, the District Court determines the possession issue and the Circuit Court determines the money issue. 

Self-Help Resources

Landlord-Tenant information can be found in the Michigan Legislature’s "Practical Guide for Tenants and Landlords" (PDF).

Michigan legal help can be found at https://michiganlegalhelp.org/

Filing Fees

Summary ProceedingsFee Amount
Claim for possession only$45.00
Claims up to $600.00$25.00
Claims between $600.01 to $1,750.00$45.00
Claims between $1,750.01 to $10,000.00$65.00
Claims between $10,000.01 to $25,000.00$150.00


Electronic Filing System FeeFee Amount
Claim for possession$10
Claim for money judgment$10