Evicting a tenant in Wayne County costs a flat $395.00 attorney fee through GetMyMoney.com, plus court costs passed through at cost — $55.00 to file (possession only), service from $26.00 per defendant, and $15.00 for a writ if the tenant doesn't leave. A nonpayment eviction starts with a 7-day demand for possession; most cases get a hearing within about two weeks of filing.
The four steps of a Wayne County eviction
Serve the correct notice. Nonpayment of rent → 7-day demand for possession. Ending a month-to-month tenancy or other termination → generally a 30-day notice to quit. A defective notice is the single most common reason cases get adjourned or dismissed. We generate and provide the correct notice free.
File in the right district court. After the notice period expires, a summary proceedings complaint is filed in the district court covering the property's address (see table below).
The hearing. Typically scheduled within about two weeks of filing. If you prevail, the court enters a judgment of possession.
Writ of eviction (if needed). If the tenant doesn't move by the date in the judgment (typically 10 days), a writ ($15.00) authorizes a court officer to remove them.
Which court handles your property
Michigan evictions are filed in district court by the property's city or township — not at the county level. Wayne County has more district courts than any other Michigan county — nearly every city has its own. We automatically file in the correct court for your property's address.
Detroit properties (36th District Court) have additional documentation requirements compared to other Michigan courts — including proof of a current City of Detroit rental registration / certificate of compliance in many cases. Our intake collects the Detroit-specific items up front so your filing isn't bounced.
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Tell us the property address and what happened — we generate the correct notice free, file the day the notice period expires, and you track everything in your portal.
How much does it cost to evict a tenant in Wayne County?
Through GetMyMoney.com, the attorney fee is a flat $395.00 — it covers your free notice, the court filing, and standard appearance. Wayne County district court costs are passed through at cost: $55.00 to file (possession only), service of summons from $26.00 per defendant, and $15.00 for a writ of eviction if the tenant doesn't leave.
How long does an eviction take in Wayne County, Michigan?
A nonpayment eviction starts with a 7-day demand for possession. Once the notice period expires, the complaint is filed in the district court for the property's city or township, and hearings are typically scheduled within about two weeks, depending on the court's docket. Termination cases generally require a 30-day notice first.
Which court handles evictions in Wayne County?
Evictions (summary proceedings) are filed in the district court that covers the property's address — not at the county level. Wayne County has more district courts than any other Michigan county — nearly every city has its own. We automatically file in the correct court for your property's address.
Do I need a lawyer to evict a tenant in Michigan?
Individual landlords may represent themselves, but LLCs and other entities generally must appear through an attorney in Michigan courts. Either way, defective notices and paperwork are the #1 cause of dismissed or adjourned eviction cases — a flat-fee attorney filing removes that risk for $395.00.
Owed money too? Collections in Wayne County
If a former tenant left a balance or a customer owes your business, see how to collect a debt in Wayne County — attorney demand letters, district-court money judgments, and wage or bank garnishment.