Security deposit as property of tenant.

Mich. Comp. Laws § 554.605, under LANDLORD AND TENANT RELATIONSHIPS.

Mich. Comp. Laws § 554.605

Sec. 5. For the purposes of this act and any litigation arising thereunder, the security deposit is considered the lawful property of the tenant until the landlord establishes a right to the deposit or portions thereof as long as the bond provision is fulfilled, the landlord may use this fund for any purposes he desires.