Michigan · operator pain
You withheld for “fresh paint” without move-in photos
Michigan disputes often hinge on move-in proof and whether each withhold line describes actual damage.
- Wizard default
- 30 days from surrender (Deposit Desk)
- Label
- MCL 554.610
What goes wrong
- No move-in walkthrough photos in the file.
- Paint and carpet lumped into one cleaning fee.
- 30-day math started from lease end, not key return.
Fix: Pair move-in photos with move-out notes in step 4 and export the full packet before mailing.
Not legal advice. Confirm facts and deadlines with qualified counsel.