Mich. Comp. Laws § § 600.5704
Jurisdiction.
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Sec. 5704. The district court, municipal courts and the common pleas court of Detroit have jurisdiction over summary proceedings to recover possession of premises under this chapter.
Under MCL § 600.5704, summary proceedings to recover possession of premises — commonly known as eviction proceedings — must be brought in the district court, municipal courts, or the common pleas court of Detroit. This provision defines which courts have the authority to hear these cases in Michigan, channeling landlord-tenant possession disputes into specific judicial forums. It does not address the merits of any eviction claim, only the proper venue for pursuing one.
Plain English — not legal advice.
MCL § 600.5704 establishes that a property owner seeking to recover possession of a rental unit through summary proceedings must file in the district court, a municipal court, or, if applicable, the common pleas court of Detroit. Compliant operators generally confirm they are filing in the correct court before initiating any summary proceeding, since filing in a court without jurisdiction can delay or invalidate the action. Understanding the proper forum is a foundational step in any possession proceeding under this chapter.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
MCL § 600.5704 specifies that eviction proceedings against tenants may only be brought in the district court, municipal courts, or the common pleas court of Detroit. If a possession action is filed in a court not listed under this provision, a tenant may have grounds to raise a jurisdictional challenge as part of their response. Tenants facing summary proceedings can consult a tenant-rights organization or legal aid office to understand whether the case has been filed in the proper forum.
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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