Mich. Comp. Laws § § 37.2704
Termination of contract.
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Sec. 704. Upon receiving a certification made under section 605(4), a contracting agency shall take appropriate action to terminate a contract or portion thereof previously entered into with the respondent, either absolutely or on condition that the respondent carry out a program of compliance with this act, and shall advise the state and all political subdivisions and agencies thereof to refrain from entering into further contracts or extensions or other modifications of existing contracts with the respondent until the commission is satisfied that the respondent carries out policies in compliance with this act.
Under MCL § 37.2101 et seq. § 37.2704, when a contracting agency receives a certification issued under section 605(4) finding that a respondent has violated the Elliott-Larsen Civil Rights Act, the agency is required to move toward ending its contract with that respondent—either outright or conditionally, depending on whether the respondent agrees to a compliance program. At the same time, the agency must notify state and local government bodies to stop entering into new contracts or extending existing ones with that respondent until the Michigan Civil Rights Commission is satisfied that the respondent's policies meet the Act's requirements. This provision functions as an enforcement mechanism that links government contracting privileges to civil rights compliance.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Property owners and managers who hold government contracts in Michigan should be aware that MCL § 37.2101 et seq. § 37.2704 ties continued contracting eligibility directly to civil rights compliance under the Elliott-Larsen Civil Rights Act. A compliant operator generally maintains documented, up-to-date non-discrimination policies and responds promptly and cooperatively to any commission proceedings to avoid triggering the certification process under section 605(4). Operators who receive notice of a certification under that section typically engage with the commission's compliance program process to demonstrate that their policies conform to the Act's standards and to preserve their ability to contract with government entities.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
For tenants and others who believe they have experienced discrimination by a party holding a government contract, MCL § 37.2101 et seq. § 37.2704 establishes that a finding against such a respondent can result in the loss of government contracting privileges—providing a meaningful enforcement consequence beyond individual remedies. The Michigan Civil Rights Commission plays a central role in this process, and individuals may file complaints with the Commission as a general enforcement path when they believe the Act has been violated. Tenant-rights organizations and legal aid offices can help explain how the complaint and certification process under this provision may interact with other available remedies.
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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