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Michigan Form DC 102a: Complaint, 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 102a?
Form DC 102a is the district court complaint a landlord files to start an eviction case specifically for unpaid rent, after a 7-day demand for possession (DC 100c) has been served and the 7 days have passed without payment.
Who files it
The landlord or property manager.
Where it goes
The district court covering the rental property's location, filed together with the summons (DC 102).
Filing fee
$45 plus service costs.
What you need before you start
- A copy of the lease or occupancy agreement, if any
- A copy of the 7-day demand for possession and proof of how and when it was served
- The exact amount of unpaid rent
- Disclosure of any other pending or resolved case arising from the same facts
How to complete and file form DC 102a
- 1
Confirm the full 7-day notice period has passed since the demand for possession was served.
- 2
Complete DC 102a, attaching the lease and the demand for possession with proof of service.
- 3
File with DC 102 (summons) at the correct district court and pay the fee.
- 4
Serve the defendant and file proof of service before the hearing.
Mistakes that get DC 102a rejected
- Filing before the 7-day notice period has fully run
- Not attaching proof the demand for possession was served, which can get the case adjourned
- Using this form for a lease violation other than nonpayment — a different notice and complaint apply