Mich. Comp. Laws § § 125.401
Short title; scope of act.
Operative Text
Sec. 1. (1) This act shall be known and may be cited as the "housing law of Michigan". (2) This act applies to each city, village, and township that, according to the last regular or special federal census, has a population of 10,000 or more. However, this act does not apply to private dwellings and 2-family dwellings in any city, village, or township having a population of less than 100,000 unless the legislative body of the local governmental unit adopts the provisions by resolution passed by a majority vote of its members. (3) This act applies to all dwellings within the classes defined in section 2, except that a reference to 1 or more specific classes of dwellings applies only to those classes to which specific reference is made.
MCL § 125.401 et seq. establishes what is formally called the 'housing law of Michigan.' The law automatically covers all cities, villages, and townships with a population of 10,000 or more, but it carves out private and two-family dwellings in communities under 100,000 unless the local government votes to opt in. Within the communities it covers, the law applies to all dwelling types as categorized in section 2, with specific provisions applying only to the dwelling classes they expressly name.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Property owners and managers should first confirm whether their community falls within the geographic and population thresholds set by MCL § 125.401 et seq. before assuming this law governs their operations. In jurisdictions with populations of 10,000 or more, compliance obligations under the housing law of Michigan generally apply to the relevant dwelling classes defined in section 2. Operators of private or two-family dwellings in communities under 100,000 should check whether their local legislative body has adopted the act by majority resolution, since that determination affects whether the law's requirements apply to their properties.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Tenants can look to MCL § 125.401 et seq. to understand whether the housing law of Michigan covers the community and dwelling type where they live. If a city, village, or township has a population of 10,000 or more, the law generally applies; residents of smaller communities may want to check whether their local government has opted in by resolution. Tenants who are uncertain about coverage or their rights under this law may find it helpful to consult a local tenant-rights organization or legal aid office familiar with Michigan housing law.
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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