What to put in a written repair scope for a Michigan rental (What do Michigan landlord tenant laws say about repairs, deposits and rent escrow?)
From https://instabids.ai/us/property-managers/landlord-tenant-law/michigan (facts read 2026-10-29)

[ ] The repair in plain words, with photos, tied to the 554.139(1)(b) covenant to keep the premises in reasonable repair in a lease or license of residential premises, and whether the disrepair was caused by the tenants wilful or irresponsible conduct or lack of conduct.
[ ] For unsafe, unsanitary or unhealthful conditions left unabated in a dwelling regulated by the housing law of Michigan, the date of the occupant's notice to the owner, since 125.536(1) gives the occupant an action after notice to the owner and a failure thereafter to make the necessary corrections.
[ ] For damage charged to a security deposit, the date of termination of occupancy, since the landlord shall mail to the tenant the itemized notice of damages within 30 days after it (554.609(1)), with the estimated cost of repair of each damaged property item.
[ ] The 45-day date after termination of the occupancy by which the landlord may commence an action for damages claimed or return the balance of the security deposit (554.613(1)).
[ ] The date the tenant returned the commencement inventory checklist, which the tenant shall review and return within 7 days after receiving possession unless a shorter period was agreed (554.608(3)).