Landlord / Tenant Information

(Updated January 2023)

One Tenant

• 1 carbon pack of Summons Packet (DC 104, is a 5-part set)
• 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 3 copies
• 3 Copies of the Lease, Rental Agreement, Land Contract, or Sheriff's Deed
• 1 Stamped Envelope addressed to Plaintiff with proper postage
• 1 Stamped Envelope addressed to Tenant with proper postage
• Cash or Check made payable to: 39th 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, Effective March 1st, 2016

• 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:  39th District Court Officer
***Must provide individual service fee checks for each case submitted/filed***

• $27 per Defendant - Roseville
• $28 per Defendant - Fraser

If you need further assistance, please contact Michigan Legal Aid or call 888-783-8190.