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Michigan Form DC 100c: Demand for Possession, Nonpayment of Rent
What this form does, who files it, what it costs, and how to avoid the errors that get Michigan filings rejected.
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Quick Answer
What is Michigan form DC 100c?
Form DC 100c is the 7-day demand for possession a Michigan landlord must serve before filing an eviction for unpaid rent. You cannot file the eviction case until the 7 days expire.
Who files it
The landlord or property manager — it is served on the tenant, not filed with the court initially.
Where it goes
Served on the tenant first; a copy is attached to the district court complaint later.
Filing fee
No fee to serve the notice. The eviction complaint filed afterward costs $45 plus service.
What you need before you start
- The exact rental address including unit number
- The precise amount of rent owed, and the period it covers
- The tenant's full legal name as it appears on the lease
- A method of service you can prove — personal delivery, first-class mail, or delivery to a household member
How to complete and file form DC 100c
- 1
Calculate the exact past-due rent — do not include late fees or damages in the rent figure.
- 2
Serve the notice and document the date and method of service.
- 3
Wait the full 7 days. Day one is the day after service.
- 4
If the tenant has not paid or moved, file form DC 102 (summons) and DC 104 (complaint) in district court.
Mistakes that get DC 100c rejected
- Including late fees or utility charges in the rent demand, which can invalidate the notice
- Counting the service day as day one of the 7-day period
- Serving the wrong name or omitting occupants named on the lease
- Accepting a partial payment after serving, which can reset the process