Grand Rapids landlord entry

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, Grand Rapids 311 or legal aid — not a group chat.

Can a landlord in Grand Rapids 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. Michigan state law is the book. Grand Rapids 311/code is the conditions door.

What if they keep coming in?

A pattern of unannounced entry can be a harassment or privacy problem. Grand Rapids 311 may take a complaint. Legal aid can tell you whether Michigan gives a specific remedy. Do not change the locks without advice.

Is Grand Rapids the same as the rest of Michigan for renters?

Michigan state law is the book. Grand Rapids 311/code is the conditions door. 61st District Court — landlord-tenant hears possession cases. Dial 311 for City services. Do not import another city’s ordinance.

The Grand Rapids layer

Michigan state law is the book. Grand Rapids 311/code is the conditions door.

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.

Grand Rapids questions

National answers on this desk

• Is a landlord notice the same as being evicted?
• What number should I call right now?
• Is there a national tenant-rights law in the United States?
• What should I do if I get an eviction notice?
• How do I find free legal help as a renter?
• Can my landlord enter without notice?