What is Lease?
Leases are legal agreements outlining the terms of renting property. They are used to establish rights and responsibilities for landlords and tenants. Explore our state-specific templates for your needs.
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Michigan Leases
Leases are essential for rental agreements in Michigan. Our attorney-drafted templates are quick and easy to complete.
Common Michigan Lease documents
- Residential Lease — outlines terms for renting a home or apartment.
- Commercial Lease — specifies rental terms for business premises.
- Equipment Lease — details the rental agreement for equipment use.
- Vehicle Lease — covers terms for leasing a vehicle.
- Sublease Agreement — allows a tenant to rent out their rented space.
Lease forms by State
- Alabama
- Alaska
- Arizona
- Arkansas
- California
- Colorado
- Connecticut
- Delaware
- District of Columbia
- Florida
- Georgia
- Hawaii
- Idaho
- Illinois
- Indiana
- Iowa
- Kansas
- Kentucky
- Louisiana
- Maine
- Maryland
- Massachusetts
- Michigan
- Minnesota
- Mississippi
- Missouri
- Montana
- Nebraska
- Nevada
- New Hampshire
- New Jersey
- New Mexico
- New York
- North Carolina
- North Dakota
- Ohio
- Oklahoma
- Oregon
- Pennsylvania
- Rhode
- South Carolina
- South Dakota
- Tennessee
- Texas
- Utah
- Vermont
- Virginia
- Washington
- Wisconsin
- West Virginia
- Wyoming
Form packages
Michigan Lease Purchase Agreements Package
Access everything needed for lease purchase agreements in one convenient package.
This package includes:
- Michigan Residential Real Estate Sales Disclosure Statement
- Contract for the Lease and Mandatory Purchase of Real Estate - Specific performance clause
- Personal Guaranty - Guarantee of Contract for the Lease and Purchase of Real Estate
- Contract for the Lease and Purchase of Real Estate - Purchase by date or leave
Michigan Assignment of Lease Package
Get everything needed to assign a lease in one convenient package that includes multiple essential forms for a smooth lease transfer.
Michigan Storage Business Package
Get all the essential legal forms needed to efficiently manage storage services and handle customer defaults in one convenient package.
This package includes:
- Lease for Storage of Goods
- Notice of Sale to Satisfy Lien of Self-Service Storage Facility
- Automobile Storage Agreement
- Lease of Storage Space for Food in a Frozen Food Locker
- Lease of Storage Space with Warehouse Company
- General Storage Agreement with a Warehouse Company for Storage of Goods
- Lease of Storage Space for Household Goods
- Warehouse and Storage Agreement
- Notice of Belief of Abandonment of Leased Premises
- Storage Services Contract - Self-Employed
Michigan Amendment of Lease Package
Access all the necessary forms to modify lease terms conveniently, ensuring legal compliance and agreement clarity.
This package includes:
- Michigan Amendment of Residential Lease
- Modification of a Lease to Extend the Term and Increase the Base Rent
- Modification of Lease Agreement
- Amended Lease - Amendment for office building
- Commercial Lease Modification Agreement
- Lease Modification Adding One or More Entities as Tenant Parties
Michigan Commercial Lease Package
Get everything needed for managing commercial leases in one package, featuring multiple essential legal forms.
This package includes:
- Michigan Commercial Building or Space Lease
- Michigan Commercial Rental Lease Application Questionnaire
- Michigan Notice of Intent Not to Renew at End of Specified Term from Landlord to Tenant for Nonresidential or Commercial Property
- Michigan Warning of Default on Commercial Lease
- Michigan Letter from Landlord to Tenant as Notice of Default on Commercial Lease
Mini-Storage and Self Storage Package
Get essential forms for storage agreements and customer defaults in one convenient package.
Landlord Tenant Commercial Package
This package provides multiple legal forms for managing commercial landlord-tenant relationships, offering everything needed for smooth operation in one place.
This package includes:
- Office Space Lease Agreement
- Three Day Notice to Pay Rent or Surrender Possession of Premises - Vacate - Past Due Rent - Eviction
- Notice from Lessor to Lessee's Requesting an Extension or Renewal of Lease Agreement
- Checklist of Matters to be Considered in Drafting a Lease of a Commercial Building
- Assignment of Lease by Lessee with Consent of Lessor
- Letter - Notice To Tenants Announcing Rent Increase
- Amended Lease - Amendment for office building
- Building Operating Cost Addendum
- Expansion Option Clause
- Sublease Agreement
- Short Form Landlord Consent - Assignment of Office Lease
- Landlord Consent to Sublease
Landlord Tenant Commercial Package - Deluxe
Everything you need for managing commercial landlord-tenant relationships in one convenient package of related legal forms.
This package includes:
- Office Space Lease Agreement
- Short Form Lease of Office Space - Real Estate Rental
- Three Day Notice to Pay Rent or Surrender Possession of Premises - Vacate - Past Due Rent - Eviction
- Notice from Lessor to Lessee's Requesting an Extension or Renewal of Lease Agreement
- Sublease of Office Space
- Checklist of Matters to be Considered in Drafting a Lease of a Commercial Building
- Month to Month Commercial Rental Agreement
- Assignment of Lease by Lessee with Consent of Lessor
- Terms Sheet for Commercial Lease Agreement
- Letter - Notice To Tenants Announcing Rent Increase
- Amended Lease - Amendment for office building
- Building Operating Cost Addendum
- Expansion Option Clause
- Sublease Agreement
- Short Form Landlord Consent - Assignment of Office Lease
- Landlord Consent to Sublease
Popular forms
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Michigan Residential Landlord Tenant Rental Lease Forms and Agreements PackageEverything needed for effective landlord-tenant agreements in one package.
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Residential Rental Lease AgreementEstablish a formal rental agreement with clearly defined terms for landlords and tenants.
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Letter from Landlord to Tenant with 30 day notice of Expiration of Lease and Nonrenewal by landlord - Vacate by expirationNotify your tenant about the lease expiration and non-renewal to ensure a smooth transition.
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Michigan Lease Purchase Agreements PackageAccess everything needed for lease purchase agreements in one convenient package.
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Commercial Building or Space LeaseSecure a commercial lease agreement to outline rental terms and conditions between a landlord and tenant.
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Residential or Rental Lease Extension AgreementExtend an existing rental agreement to continue the tenancy under previously agreed terms.
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Agreed Written Termination of Lease by Landlord and TenantUse this form to formally agree on ending a lease, ensuring both parties are clear on the termination terms.
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Guaranty Attachment to Lease for Guarantor or CosignerSecure your lease with a co-signer or guarantor, ensuring both parties are protected and obligations are clear.
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Residential Lease Renewal AgreementRenew your residential lease effectively with this agreement, ensuring both parties understand their obligations.
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Residential Lease or Rental Agreement for Month to MonthIdeal for landlords and tenants seeking a flexible month-to-month rental arrangement without long-term commitments.
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Similar documents: key differences
- Lease vs. Rental Agreement — often interchangeable, but 'lease' usually refers to long-term rentals.
- Fixed-Term Lease vs. Month-to-Month Rental Agreement — fixed-term leases have set end dates, while month-to-month agreements renew automatically.
- Tenancy Agreement vs. Lease Contract — both serve similar purposes, with 'tenancy agreement' often used for residential situations.
- Sublease vs. Assignment — subleasing allows tenants to rent their space, while assignment transfers the entire lease to another.
Key legal points
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Leases must clearly state the rental amount and payment terms.
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Most leases specify the duration of the agreement.
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Security deposits are commonly required to cover damages.
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Written agreements are preferred for clarity and legal protection.
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Tenants have rights regarding habitability and repairs.
How to get started
Begin your leasing process with these simple steps.
- Find a template that meets your specific needs.
- Review the description and any applicable signing requirements.
- Gain full access through a subscription.
- Fill out the template using the online editor.
- Export or send your document via email, USPS mail, or e-signature.
FAQs
A lease defines the rental terms and protects both landlord and tenant.
While verbal agreements are possible, written leases provide clearer protection and terms.
Failure to pay rent can lead to eviction proceedings by the landlord.
Most lease terms can be negotiated before signing, depending on the landlord.
Leases can vary in duration, typically ranging from one year to month-to-month.
Glossary
- Lease - A contract outlining rental terms between landlord and tenant.
- Rental Agreement - An agreement detailing the rental conditions for a property.
- Sublease - An arrangement where a tenant rents out their leased property.
- Tenancy Agreement - A contract that outlines the terms of a tenant's occupancy.
- Fixed-Term Lease - A lease with a specified end date.
- Month-to-Month Rental Agreement - An agreement that renews automatically each month.
- Security Deposit - Money held to cover potential damages during tenancy.
- Landlord - The property owner who rents out space to tenants.
- Tenant - An individual who rents property from a landlord.
- Commercial Lease - A lease specifically for business properties.