Do this today
- Write the date, time, and how they entered.
- Ask in writing for notice next time, if that is the rule.
- If it felt like harassment, Detroit BSEED or legal aid — not a group chat.
Can a landlord in Detroit enter whenever they want?
Generally no — except that emergencies and the lease can change the picture. Michigan landlord-tenant relationship act is the Michigan starting point. Write down any entry you believe was improper. BSEED/311 for conditions. 36th District Court for possession.
What if they keep coming in?
A pattern of unannounced entry can be a harassment or privacy problem. Detroit BSEED may take a complaint. Legal aid can tell you whether Michigan gives a specific remedy. Do not change the locks without advice.
The Detroit layer
BSEED/311 for conditions. 36th District Court for possession.
Michigan landlord-tenant relationship act (Mich. Comp. Laws §§ 554.601 to 554.641) is the Michigan floor. We name it. We do not paraphrase a day-count or a dollar cap out of it.
Detroit questions
How much notice does a landlord in Detroit have to give before entering?
That hour-count or day-count is in Michigan landlord-tenant relationship act and sometimes in a city rule. This desk does not invent it. Write down what happened and take it to legal aid or Detroit BSEED.
What number should I call in Detroit?
Danger: 911. Mental-health crisis: 988. City services: 311. Court papers: LawHelp.org the same day. Detroit BSEED does not replace legal aid when a case is filed.
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Last reviewed 8 September 2026. Legal information, not legal advice. Not a law firm. hello@renterprotection.org