Form DC 100c NOTICE TO QUIT TO RECOVER POSSESSION OF PROPERTY Use this form to give notice to a tenant when you want to start eviction proceedings against a tenant to recover possession of real property. If terminating tenancy of a mobile home owner in a mobile home park, use form DC 100d. If terminating tenancy for unlawful drug activity on the rental property, use form DC 100e. American LegalNet, Inc. www.FormsWorkFlow.com NOTICE CHECKLIST Use the following checklist to make sure you have done all the steps that are needed. DID YOU . . . 1. Complete the notice form? 2. Sign the notice form? 3. Deliver the "Tenant's copy" of the notice to the tenant? 4. Keep the "Court copy" of the notice for yourself? YES YES YES YES If you cannot answer "yes" to all the above steps, you may have problems in your court case if you file a complaint with the court to evict the tenant. If you have questions about any step in the process, refer to page 3 of this booklet for details and review the information at www.michiganlegalhelp.org. PAGE 2 American LegalNet, Inc. www.FormsWorkFlow.com INSTRUCTIONS FOR USING FORM DC 100c COMPLETING AND DELIVERING A NOTICE TO QUIT »» DEFINITION Notice to Quit to Recover Possession of Property A "notice to quit" is a notice given to a tenant to do some required act or to surrender and vacate the rental property by a certain date. This particular notice to quit is used when the landlord wants to recover possession of real property. »» PREPARING THE NOTICE Complete the form using the instructions on page 4. »» GETTING NOTICE TO THE TENANT 1. Serving (Delivering) the Notice You must "serve" the "Tenant's copy" of the notice to quit on the tenant. This can be done in one of three ways. · delivering it personally to the tenant, · delivering it on the premises to a member of the tenant's family or household, or an employee of the tenant, who is capable of understanding your instruction to deliver it to the tenant, with a request that it be delivered to the tenant, or · sending it first-class mail addressed to the tenant at his or her last known address. Some examples of improper service are slipping the notice under the tenant's door, leaving the notice outside the tenant's door, attaching the notice to the property, or mailing the notice by methods that require a signature. 2. Complete the Certificate of Service Complete the Certificate of Service on the "Court copy" of the notice to quit using the instructions on page 4. This copy is for your records. Keep it in a safe place because you may need it later if you have to file a complaint to recover possession with the court. PAGE 3 American LegalNet, Inc. www.FormsWorkFlow.com INSTRUCTIONS FOR COMPLETING "NOTICE TO QUIT TO RECOVER POSSESSION OF PROPERTY" Please print neatly. After filling in the form, you will need to print both copies of the form. Items A through F must be completed before delivering your notice to the tenant. Please read the instruction for each item. Then fill in the correct information for that item on the form. A Write in the name of the tenant and the address where you will be delivering the notice. This address may be where the tenant lives or does business and it may be different than the address of the rental property. Write your name in the line that says "Name (type or print)." Check the appropriate box in item 1. If the "other" box is checked, explain the reason for wanting to recover possession of the property. Write in the box the complete address or a complete description of the rental property if different than the mailing address in A above. If this address is the same as the mailing address, write in the box "Same as mailing address." Write in the date the tenant must move by. Write in the date, sign your name, and write in your address and telephone number. Deliver the Tenant's copy to the tenant. Read page 3 of this packet for details on delivering this notice to the tenant. G On the date you deliver the notice, write in the date. Write in the name of the person to whom you delivered the notice. Check the box in front of the statement that best describes how you delivered the notice. Sign your name. B C D E F You should read this booklet and the information at www.michiganlegalhelp.org for information on the legal process. PAGE 4 American LegalNet, Inc. www.FormsWorkFlow.com Approved, SCAO STATE OF MICHIGAN NOTICE TO QUIT TO RECOVER POSSESSION OF PROPERTY Landlord-Tenant A TO: B 1. Your landlord/landlady, Name (type or print) , is seeking to recover possession of property pursuant to other: and wants to evict you from: C D MCL 554.134(1) or (3) (see other side) Address or description of premises rented (if different from mailing address): E 2. You must move by Date (*see note) or your landlord/landlady may take you to court to evict you. 3. If your landlord/landlady takes you to court to evict you, you will have the opportunity to present reasons why you believe you should not be evicted. 4. If you believe you have a good reason why you should not be evicted, you may have a lawyer advise you. Call him or her soon. F Date Signature of owner of premises or agent Address City, state, zip Telephone no. *NOTE: Unless otherwise allowed by law, the landlord/landlady must give notice equal in time to at least one rental period. G I certify that on Date CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE I served this notice on Name by delivering it personally to the person in possession. delivering it on the premises to a member of his/her family or household or an employee of suitable age and discretion with a request that it be delivered to the person in possession. first-class mail addressed to the person in possession. Signature Court copy (to be copied, if necessary, to attach to the complaint) American LegalNet, Inc. www.FormsWorkFlow.com DC 100c (3/15) NOTICE TO QUIT TO RECOVER POSSESSION OF PROPERTY, Landlord-Tenant MCL 600.5714(1)(c)(iii), (e), Approved, SCAO STATE OF MICHIGAN NOTICE TO QUIT TO RECOVER POSSESSION OF PROPERTY Landlord-Tenant TO: 1. Your landlord/landlady, Name (type or print) , is seeking to recover possession of property pursuant to other: and wants to evict you from: MCL 554.134(1) or (3) (see other side) Address or description of premises rented (if different from mailing address): 2. You must move by Date (*see note) or your landlord/landlady may take you to court to evict you. 3. If your landlord/landlady takes you to court to evict you, you will have the opportunity to present reas