Mich. Comp. Laws § § 125.523
Administration of act; joint administration and enforcement agreement.
Operative Text
Sec. 123. The governing body of a municipality to which this act by its terms applies, or the governing body of a municipality which adopts the provisions of this act by reference, shall designate a local officer or agency which shall administer the provisions of the act, and if no such officer or agency is designated then the local governing body shall be responsible for administration of the act. Municipalities may provide, by agreement, for the joint administration and enforcement of this act where such joint enforcement is practicable.
Under MCL § 125.523, every municipality covered by Michigan's Housing Law must formally designate a local officer or agency to administer and enforce the act's requirements. If no such designation is made, the responsibility falls directly on the local governing body itself. Municipalities also have the option to enter into agreements with one another to jointly administer and enforce the act where doing so is practical.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Property owners operating in Michigan municipalities subject to MCL § 125.523 should be aware that a designated local officer or agency—or the governing body itself—holds authority to administer and enforce the Housing Law in their area. Compliant operators typically identify which local entity serves as the administering authority in their municipality, since that office is the point of contact for inspections, complaints, and enforcement actions. In areas where municipalities have entered joint administration agreements, enforcement authority may be shared across jurisdictions.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
MCL § 125.523 establishes that tenants have a locally designated officer, agency, or governing body responsible for administering Michigan's Housing Law in their municipality. If housing conditions appear to violate the act, that local administering authority is generally the appropriate body to contact for complaints or inspections. Tenants may also wish to consult a tenant-rights organization to help identify the correct local enforcement office, particularly in areas where municipalities share administration through a joint agreement.
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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