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Updated 2026-06-08

How to Evict a Tenant in Novi, Michigan — 52nd District Court

Evictions for Novi, Clarkston, Rochester Hills, Troy are filed at the 52nd District Court in Oakland County. Through GetMyMoney.com the attorney fee is a flat $395.00, plus court costs at cost — $55.00 filing, service from $26.00, and $15.00 for a writ. Your notice is free.

The 52nd District Court is located at 48150 Grand River Ave., Novi, MI 48374 · (248) 305-6460. Filing is handled by our office on your behalf.

Evicting a Novi tenant, step by step

  1. Serve the correct notice. Nonpayment → 7-day demand for possession; termination of tenancy → generally a 30-day notice to quit. We prepare and provide the correct notice free.
  2. File at the 52nd District Court. Once the notice period expires, we file a summary proceedings complaint for your property's address.
  3. Hearing. Usually scheduled within about two weeks of filing. A win means a judgment of possession.
  4. Writ of eviction. If the tenant doesn't leave by the judgment date, a $15.00 writ sends a court officer to carry out the eviction.

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Give us the address and what happened. We generate the notice free and file at the 52nd District Court the day your notice period ends.

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Frequently asked questions

How much does it cost to evict a tenant in Novi, Michigan?
Through GetMyMoney.com the attorney fee is a flat $395.00, covering your free notice, the 52nd District Court filing, and standard appearance. Court costs are passed through at cost: $55.00 to file (possession only), service from $26.00 per defendant, and $15.00 for a writ of eviction.
Which court do I file an eviction in for Novi?
Evictions for Novi, Clarkston, Rochester Hills, Troy are filed at the 52nd District Court. Michigan summary proceedings are filed in the district court that covers the property's address, not at the county level.
How long does an eviction take at the 52nd District Court?
After the 7-day demand for possession (nonpayment) or 30-day notice (termination) expires, the complaint is filed and a hearing is usually set within about two weeks, subject to the court's docket. If you win and the tenant stays, a writ of eviction follows.
Can an LLC evict a tenant in Novi without a lawyer?
Generally no — in Michigan an LLC or corporation must appear through a licensed attorney. GetMyMoney.com files your 52nd District Court eviction for a flat $395.00 so your entity is properly represented.

Owed back rent or money? Collect it

A former tenant who left a balance, or a customer who owes your business, can be pursued in the same court. See collecting a debt through the 52nd District Court.

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