The Great Lakes State, in plain English
Straight facts for life in Michigan
Clear answers for Michigan: the best of the state, plus the money and legal rules that shape everyday life here.
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- Updated October 29, 2026
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Michigan Eviction Process: Notices, Court, the 10-Day Period and the Order of Eviction
How an eviction works in Michigan, step by step: the 7-day demand for unpaid rent and other notices, the district court summons and trial, the judgment and its 10 days, and the order of eviction.
MoneyMichigan Minimum Wage 2026: $13.73 Now, $15 in 2027, and the Tipped Wage Phase-In
Michigan's minimum wage is $13.73 an hour in 2026 and rises to $15.00 on January 1, 2027. What tipped workers get, how the 2025 law changed the schedule, and what comes after 2027.
MoneyMichigan Property Tax Relief: The Principal Residence Exemption and the Homestead Credit
Two Michigan programs cut what you pay on your home: the principal residence exemption (up to 18 mills of school tax) and the Homestead Property Tax Credit (up to $1,900 for 2025, for incomes up to $71,500). Who qualifies and how to claim each.
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