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Information Regarding Evictions

All court forms 

http://courts.mi.gov/Administration/SCAO/Forms/Pages/search-for-a-form.aspx

30 Day Notice: https://www.courts.michigan.gov/4a2458/siteassets/forms/scao-approved/dc100cnoinstructions.pdf

7 Day Notice: https://www.courts.michigan.gov/49f50c/siteassets/forms/scao-approved/dc100anoinstructions.pdf 


  •  Tenantlandlord.pdf (mi.gov) 


  A Practical Guide for Landlord and Tenants: https://www.legislature.mi.gov/Publications/tenantlandlord.pdf 


One Tenant

  • One (1) carbon pack of Summons Packet (DC 104, is a 5-part set)
  • One (1) carbon pack of Complaint Packet (Non-Payment: DC 102a or Recover Possession of Property: DC 102c)
  • "Original" Notice to Quit (DC 100a, 100b, or 100c with completed Proof of Service) along with three (3) copies..
  • Three (3) Copies of the Lease, Rental Agreement, Land Contract, or Sheriff's Deed
  • One (1) Stamped Envelope addressed to Plaintiff with proper postage.
  • Three (3) copies of the DC538 - Advice of Rights
  • Cash or Check made payable to: 38th District Court for the Filing Fee


Two Tenants

  • Summons Packet + 2 additional copies of the 2nd page (see form Number s above)
  • Complaint Packet + 2 additional copies of the front page (see form Number s above)
  • "Original" Notice to Quit with completed Proof of Service + 5 Copies (see form Number s above)
  • 5 copies of Lease or Rental Agreement, Land Contract, or Sheriff's Deed
  • 1 Stamped Envelope addressed to Plaintiff with proper postage
  • 2 Stamped Envelopes with proper postage: One addressed to Tenant Number 1, the other addressed to Tenant Number 2

   

Landlord/Tenant Filing Fees

  • Possession Only and Land Contract: $55
  • Possession and Money Damages (Supplemental Complaint)
    • $1 to $600: $90
    • $600.01 to $1,750: $110
    • $1,750.01 to $10,000: $130
    • $10,001 to $25,000: $215


Service Fees

Make Service Fee Payable to: Vito Manzella

  • $28 per Defendant - Within the City of Eastpointe

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