Michigan § 554.605 - Security deposit as property of tenant.
Full text of Michigan Michigan Compiled Laws § 554.605 — Security deposit as property of tenant., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 554.605. Security deposit as property of tenant.
For the purposes of this act and any litigation arising thereunder, the security deposit is considered the lawful property of the tenant until the landlord establishes a right to the deposit or portions thereof as long as the bond provision is fulfilled, the landlord may use this fund for any purposes he desires.
Source: official Michigan text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Michigan § 554.605
What does Michigan Compiled Laws § 554.605 cover?
Section 554.605 ("Security deposit as property of tenant.") is part of the Michigan Compiled Laws, the codified statutory law of Michigan. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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