How long to evict in Michigan? (St. Joseph area)

Question

Michigan investors, how long does it take to evict from posting the first notice to having the sheriff serve the Writ in Michigan?

Thanks!

(Actual experience only please :)

Lauren H. · Answer

@Marshall Downs thanks! That's exactly what I was looking for!

Marshall Downs · Answer

@Lauren H. It takes about 6 weeks without hiccups. 1) 7 day notice to tenant 2) Notice filed with court 3) Court date set approx 2-3 weeks out depending on filing date and Landlord/Tenant Court dates 4) Judgement entered for plaintiff which provides another 7-14 days (depends on judge and case) to pay 5) If no payment writ issued 6) Sheriff Deputy schedules removal of tenant belongings with plaintiff.

This is best case scenario. Good luck!

Hugo Alves · Answer

@Lauren H. Depends on your reason.....see below

7-Day Notice to Quit

For nonpayment of rent, the landlord must serve a 7-Day Notice to Quit advising the tenant that he or she has 7 days to pay the overdue rent or vacate, or legal action will begin. A tenant could stop the eviction by tendering the entire amount owed even after the 7-day period has passed. Weekends and legal holidays do not count towards the notice period.

7-Day Notice for Damage or Health Hazard

Michigan law also provides for a 7-Day Eviction Notice if the landlord alleges the tenant has created a substantial health hazard or has done serious damage to the property. Serious damage would be that well beyond what is considered “normal wear and tear.”

30-Day Notice

If the lease is month-to-month or there is a material breach of the lease, such as by having unauthorized persons living on the property or by creating a nuisance, then the Michigan eviction notice is a 30-Day Eviction Notice. The lease agreement must allow for termination for the specific breach alleged.

24-Hour Notice

Michigan law allows a landlord to give 24-Hour Notice if a formal police report is filed alleging that the tenant has unlawfully manufactured, delivered, possessed with intent to sell or possessed a controlled substance on the premises.