Michigan: rules and deadlines at a glance

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Claim deadlines · Small claims limits · Property division · Dog bite rules · Shared fault rules · Security deposit rules · Eviction notice rules · Property tax rates

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Filing deadlines (statute of limitations)

Property damage	3 years

Claim deadlines

Acknowledge	Request proof of loss within 30 days
Accept or deny	No fixed number of days
Pay	12% interest if not paid within 60 days of proof of loss

Small claims limits Single detailed source

Dollar limit	$7,000
Filing fee	$30, $50 or $70
Lawyers	Not allowed

Property division

System	Equitable distribution
Opt-in community property	No

Dog bite rules Single detailed source

Rule	Strict liability
Details	Strict liability

Shared fault rules

Rule	Modified comparative negligence (51% bar)
When you are barred	Barred if you are 51% or more at fault

Security deposit rules Single detailed source

Maximum deposit	1.5 months' rent
Return deadline	30 days

Eviction notice rules Single detailed source

Notice before filing	7 days to pay

Property tax rates

Effective rate	1.19%
On a $300,000 home	$3,570 a year