20TH DISTRICT COURT                                                                                                       

25637 Michigan Avenue,  Dearborn Heights,  MI 48125                                                                   313.277.7480 

The 20th District Court has jurisdiction over landlord/tenant disputes (non-payment of rent or eviction cases), land contracts  and/or mortgage forfeitures where damages are less than $25,000.00.

The information on this web-site is designed to provide citizens with a basic explanation of landlord/tenant procedures.  It serves as a reference tool and is intended to provide general guidelines to both landlords and tenants, it is not a substitute for legal advice.

The icon above links to A Practical Guide for Tenants and Landlords a booklet designed to inform tenants and landlords about their rights and responsibilities in rental relationships.

Legal action may be initiated by:

• Obtaining and completing the appropriate forms available at the court;  and
• Paying the appropriate  filing & service fees.

 
You should be aware that:

• Court Clerks are not attorneys and cannot give legal advice and cannot assist you in filling out forms.
• The Judges and Magistrates may not, and will not, give advice on matters they may have to rule on; they must remain impartial.

Further information may be obtained by contacting the Civil Division at 313.277.7482.

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