Mich. Comp. Laws § § 37.2703
Revocation or suspension of license.
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Sec. 703. If a certification is made pursuant to section 605(3), the licensing agency may take appropriate action to revoke or suspend the license of the respondent.
Michigan Civil Rights Act § 37.2703 establishes that when a civil rights violation finding is formally certified under § 37.2605(3), the relevant licensing agency has the authority to revoke or suspend the professional or business license held by the party found responsible. This provision creates a link between civil rights enforcement outcomes and occupational or business licensing, meaning a discrimination finding can carry consequences beyond civil penalties alone. The rule applies broadly across the contexts covered by the Michigan Civil Rights Act, which includes housing.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under MCL § 37.2703, property owners and managers who hold a professional or business license should be aware that a certified civil rights violation finding under § 37.2605(3) can trigger a separate licensing action by the applicable state or local licensing agency. Operators who maintain fair housing compliance practices—such as consistent application of tenant screening criteria and documented non-discriminatory policies—generally reduce the risk of a civil rights finding that could reach this stage. Keeping records of leasing decisions and training staff on fair housing obligations are practices commonly associated with compliant operations.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
MCL § 37.2703 gives tenants an additional avenue of consequence when a housing discrimination complaint results in a certified finding under § 37.2605(3): the licensing agency overseeing the respondent's professional or business license may move to revoke or suspend that license. Tenants who believe they have experienced housing discrimination covered by the Michigan Civil Rights Act (MCL § 37.2101 et seq.) can file a complaint with the Michigan Department of Civil Rights, which administers the certification process that feeds into § 37.2703. Tenant-rights organizations and legal aid offices can help individuals understand the complaint process and what a certified finding might mean in their situation.
General guidance for tenants — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult a tenant-rights organization or attorney for advice on your case.
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