For landlords in Michigan, eviction is the only way a tenant can be legally removed from property. After a lease agreement has been violated, landlords are not allowed to begin the eviction process according to their own terms. Forcefully removing tenants by means of ﾓself helpﾔ methods such as changing locks or making threats are illegal, and even more, can actually yield more problems than if the proper procedures were followed. To begin a Michigan eviction, the first step is to identify a violation of a lease. The most common violations are failure to pay rent, damaging property, or overstaying the lease. Next, landlords must provide notice to the tenants with adequate timing before a hearing can occur. When the period of notice has ended, the landlord can file a case with a Michigan eviction court to receive a judgment. If the eviction is determined legal after the court hearing, the landlord can then forcefully remove the tenant and their belongings.