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Michigan Form DC 101: Forfeiture Notice, Land Contract
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 101?
Form DC 101 tells a land contract buyer that they are in default and that the seller intends to declare the contract forfeited. It is served on the buyer before any court case starts.
Who files it
The land contract seller.
Where it goes
Served on the buyer, not filed with the court at this stage. If the default is not cured, the seller files for possession in district court.
Filing fee
No fee for the notice itself; court filing fees apply later if a complaint for possession is filed.
What you need before you start
- A copy of the land contract
- An exact payoff or arrears calculation as of the notice date
- The property address and legal description
- The buyer's current address for service
How to complete and file form DC 101
- 1
Calculate exactly what is owed — payments, taxes, insurance, and late charges as the contract defines them.
- 2
Complete DC 101 stating the default and the amount required to cure.
- 3
Serve the notice on the buyer using a method the statute allows.
- 4
Wait out the statutory cure period before filing anything with the court.
- 5
If the default is not cured, file a complaint for possession in the district court covering the property.
Mistakes that get DC 101 rejected
- Filing suit before the statutory cure period under MCL 600.5728 has run
- Overstating or miscalculating the amount owed, which can invalidate the notice
- Serving the notice in a way the statute does not allow