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Michigan deposit itemization
When you withhold any part of a security deposit, operators typically owe a written itemization that matches amounts returned or kept. Deposit Desk step 4 is built for line items that roll into your print packet and tenant email copy.
- Return window
- 30 days (Deposit Desk default from surrender)
- Citation
- MCL 554.610
- Practice
- One line per withhold · description · amount · receipts when you have them
What to log before move-out
- Move-in condition notes and dated photos (same rooms at move-out).
- Vendor invoices or estimates tied to each withhold line.
- Surrender date (keys returned) for your deadline math.
Detroit and other cities may add registration or habitability duties · confirm locally.
Not legal advice.