Mich. Comp. Laws § § 554.133
Rent; other remedies for recovery.
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Sec. 33. Nothing contained in the preceding sections shall deprive landlords of any legal remedy for the recovery of their rents, whether secured to them by their leases, or provided by law.
Michigan law under MCL § 554.133 makes clear that the remedies described in the surrounding sections of the statute do not eliminate or replace any other legal avenues a landlord may have to collect unpaid rent. Whether the right to collect rent comes from a lease agreement or from general law, those rights remain intact alongside whatever the statute provides. This provision functions as a savings clause, preserving the full range of existing legal remedies rather than narrowing them.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under MCL § 554.133, property owners retain all legal remedies available to them for rent recovery, even when other provisions of the same statute apply to a tenancy. Compliant operators typically document lease terms carefully and keep records of rent payments and arrears, so that any remedy pursued—whether through the lease itself or through applicable law—is well-supported. This section confirms that using one statutory remedy does not foreclose pursuing others that may be available under Michigan law.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
MCL § 554.133 is a landlord-facing savings clause, meaning it preserves a landlord's existing legal options for collecting rent rather than creating new tenant obligations. Tenants should be aware that a landlord may pursue multiple legal avenues simultaneously or in sequence when seeking unpaid rent, including remedies grounded in the lease and those provided by Michigan law. Tenants who have questions about their rights in a rent-recovery situation may find it helpful to consult a tenant-rights organization or legal aid service familiar with Michigan landlord-tenant law.
General guidance for tenants — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult a tenant-rights organization or attorney for advice on your case.
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