Deadline: Nov. 1, 2022 - Submit written comments to the Michigan Supreme Court supporting renter protections!

Did you know that the Michigan Supreme Court has the power to make court rules that can permanently protect renters in Detroit and all of Michigan?

One of the MI Supreme Court’s proposed rules to protect renters will automatically stop all evictions for at least 14 days to allow tenants time to apply for rental assistance, and up to 30 days if a rental application is approved. Many evictions can be prevented if tenants have enough time to get legal counsel and apply for rental assistance.

Other rules the MI Supreme Court is proposing to protect renters:

1) Jury demand does not need to be made at first hearing

2) Landlord must put proofs on the record to obtain a default judgment

3) All cases must have two hearings; no eviction judgments can be issued at the first hearing without personal service

Please take a few minutes to submit your written public comment HERE and show your support! Scroll to the bottom of the page and under Proposed Amendments of Administrative Order No. 2020-17 and MCR 4.201.” Click "Comment on this proposal"

Helpful Information to Write Your Comment:

You can copy and paste a quick sample comment HERE, or read an in-depth summary with more sample comments HERE. You don't have to use these templates. Your written comment can be as personal as you like. The important thing is to submit your comment by 11/1/22, urging the Court to approve and adopt these proposed court rules.

HERE is a one-pager from Detroit Eviction Defense about the proposed changes.

How to Submit a Public Comment to the Michigan Supreme Court in support of the proposed tenant protection rules:

1. To view existing comments and to submit your own, visit this link and look under the heading “Proposed Amendments of Administrative Order No. 2020-17 and MCR 4.201.”

2. Comments can be submitted by clicking on the “Comment on this Proposal” button under the list of existing comments. A PDF document can also be uploaded there. Alternatively, comments can be emailed to ADMcomment@courts.mi.gov. Comments sent via email should refer to ADM File No. 2020-08.

3. Comments must be submitted before the comment period expires on 11/01/2022.

Please add your voice and experience for renter protection!
Thank You

See the Detroit & MI National Lawyers Guild letter to the MI Supreme Court, submitted 10/27/2022.