Form DC 102c
COMPLAINT TO
RECOVER POSSESSION OF PROPERTY
Use this form if you want to recover possession of real property.
DC 102c (11/23) COMPLAINT TO RECOVER POSSESSION OF PROPERTY MCL 554.139, MCL 600.5714, MCR 2.113(C), MCR 4.201(B)
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Approved, SCAO
Original - Court
1st copy - Tenant
2nd copy - Mailing
3rd copy - Landlord
STATE OF MICHIGAN
JUDICIAL DISTRICT
COMPLAINT TO
RECOVER POSSESSION OF PROPERTY
CASE NO.
Court address Court telephone no.
Plaintiff name(s), address(es), and telephone no(s).
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Defendant name(s), and address(es)
Plaintiff’s attorney, bar no., address, and telephone no.
2. There is no other pending or resolved civil action arising out of the same transaction or occurrence alleged in this
complaint.
A civil action between these parties or other parties arising out of the transaction or occurrence alleged in this complaint
has been previously filed in
Court. The docket number and assigned judge are
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The action remains is no longer pending.
3. The person entitled to possession of the property described
in the attached notice demand as follows:
is
Name (type or print)
.
4. The defendant is in possession of the following portion of the property:
5. The plaintiff has a right to possession of the property because:
a. a lease expired on
. b. tenancy was terminated by notice to quit.
c. lease terminated per provision in lease (para. no.
) d. defendant is a trespasser. Explain in space beneath item f.
e. forcible entry was made or possession was held by force after a peaceful entry.
f. other:
Describe in detail how the trespass occurred and how the premises are being illegally held. State that no lawful tenancy existed between the parties in
the time that has passed since the trespasser took possession. Use a separate sheet of paper if needed.
6. The tenancy involves regulated housing operated by or under rules of a governmental unit. The rule or law under which
the tenancy is ended is:
.
7. (This item must be checked if the property is residential property.) The plaintiff declares that this residential property was
kept fit for the use intended, has been kept in reasonable repair during the term of the lease or license, and is in compliance
with the applicable state and local health and safety laws. (Any defects to this statement must be explained below.)
The disrepair or violation was caused by the tenant’s willful or irresponsible conduct or lack of conduct.
The parties to the lease or license modified the obligations, as provided for by statute.
Other: (describe)
8. The defendant remains in possession of the property.
9. The plaintiff requests a judgment of possession and costs.
NOTE TO PLAINTIFF: If you wish to demand a jury trial, you must file a jury demand (MC 22) with the complaint.
10. Complaint is made and judgment is sought for money damages against the defendant as follows: Use a separate sheet of
paper if needed.
Date
Plaintiff/Attorney signature
SUPPLEMENTAL COMPLAINT
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The plaintiff states:
1. Attached to this complaint is a copy of the lease or occupancy
agreement, if any, under which possession is claimed, and
a copy of the notice to quit or demand for possession, if any,
showing when and how it was served.
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