Property Management

Under Michigan's Anti-Lockout Law, a landlord who wrongfully locks out a residential tenant may be liable for:

AA $100 fine per day
BActual damages plus up to $200 per day for each day of the illegal lockout✓ Correct
COnly the cost of a hotel for the tenant
DNo damages if the rent was unpaid

Explanation

Michigan law prohibits self-help eviction (illegal lockouts, utility shutoffs). A tenant who is wrongfully locked out may recover actual damages plus up to $200 per day for each day of the illegal lockout.

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