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Michigan Late Fee Calculator

Calculate the maximum late fee you can legally charge in Michigan. Check grace periods, fee caps, and compliance with Michigan state law.

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Your Late Fee

$75.00

Compliant

Michigan has no statutory cap on late fees. Your fee should be "reasonable" and specified in the lease.

Rent + Fee

$1,575.00

Grace Period

None required

Michigan Late Fee Law

Grace period: No grace period required

Fee cap: No statutory cap

Daily fees: Allowed

No statutory cap. Must be in lease.

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Michigan Late Fee Rules for Landlords

Michigan does not require a grace period by law, but most landlords include one in the lease. There is no statutory cap on late fees, but they must be "reasonable" and specified in the lease.

Use the calculator above to check if your proposed late fee complies with Michigan law. Need more tools? Try our prorated rent calculator or rent estimate tool.

For a complete guide to Michigan landlord-tenant law, read our Michigan Landlord-Tenant Law 2026 guide.