FORM DC 111a
ANSWER, NONPAYMENT OF RENT

        Use this form if:

 

 
 

        •   you get a copy of DC 102a, Complaint, Nonpayment of Rent and you want to file with the court
            a written answer to the statements made in the complaint.

 

 1. I demand a jury trial.

  2. I received a complaint from the plaintiff and I appear and answer as follows.

 

 agree that   

  3. I 
 
 

the person named in item 3 of the complaint is the
    owner of the property described in the demand for possession. Explain in detail why you disagree. Use a separate sheet of paper if
    needed. 

 do not know whether 

 disagree that   

 

 agree that   

 disagree that   

 do not know whether 

 

I am in possession of the portion of property

    described in item 4 of the complaint. Explain in detail why you disagree. Use a separate sheet of paper if needed.

 agree that   

 disagree that   

 do not know whether 

 

the plaintiff has the right to possession of the property

    and that the rent and other money due is accurate as stated in item 5 of the complaint.
    Explain in detail why you disagree. Use a separate sheet of paper if needed.

 6. I 

 

 agree that   

 disagree that   

 do not know whether 

 

the tenancy involves regulated housing as stated in

        item 6 of the complaint. Explain in detail why you disagree. Use a separate sheet of paper if needed.

 

 7. I 

 agree that   

the plaintiff kept the residential property fit for the use
        intended and in reasonable repair during the term of the lease as stated in item 7 of the complaint. Explain in detail why you 
        disagree. Use a separate sheet of paper if needed.

 do not know whether 

 disagree that   

 

 agree that   

 disagree that 

 

I have not complied with the demands made by the plaintiff as stated in item 8 of

    the complaint. Explain in detail why you disagree. Use a separate sheet of paper if needed.

 agree   

 disagree 

  with the plaintiff’s request for judgment and costs as stated in item 9 of the complaint.

    Explain in detail why you disagree. Use a separate sheet of paper if needed.

 10.  I 

 agree   
          a separate sheet of paper if needed.

 disagree 

 

  with the supplemental complaint for money damages. Explain in detail why you disagree. Use 

  11.  Other statements related to this case are: Use a separate sheet of paper if needed.

 

Defendant/Attorney signature

CERTIFICATE OF MAILING
I certify that on this date I served a copy of this answer on the plaintiff or his/her attorney by first-class mail addressed to 

 
  his/ her last-known address as defined in MCR 2.107(C)(3).
 
 

Defendant/Attorney signature

  4. I 
 

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Date

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DC 111a (6/19) ANSWER, NONPAYMENT OF RENT, Landlord - TenantMCL 600.5714, MCR 2.113(C), MCR 4.201(B),Plaintiff name(s), address(es), and telephone no(s).vDefendant name(s), address(es), and telephone no(s).Plaintiff’s attorney, bar no., address, and telephone no.Defendant’s attorney name, bar no., address, and telephone no.Approved, SCAO Original - Court1st copy - Plaintiff2nd copy - DefendantSTATE OF MICHIGANJUDICIAL DISTRICTANSWERNONPAYMENT OF RENTLandlord - TenantCASE NO.Court addressCourt telephone no.