Mich. Comp. Laws § § 125.542
Appeal to circuit court.
Operative Text
Sec. 142. An owner aggrieved by a final decision or order of the legislative body or the board of appeals under section 141 may appeal the decision or order to the circuit court by filing a petition for an order of superintending control within 20 days from the date of the decision.
Under MCL § 125.542, a property owner who disagrees with a final decision or order issued by a local legislative body or board of appeals—under the preceding section 141—has the right to seek review in the circuit court. The mechanism for doing so is a petition for an order of superintending control, which must be filed within 20 days of the date the decision was issued. This provision establishes a strict time window and a specific legal vehicle for challenging such administrative determinations.
Plain English — not legal advice.
MCL § 125.542 gives property owners a defined pathway to contest adverse rulings from a local legislative body or board of appeals by escalating to the circuit court. Operators who wish to pursue this option generally ensure that a petition for an order of superintending control is prepared and filed within the 20-day deadline, as missing that window can foreclose further review. Keeping careful records of the date a final decision is issued is a standard practice for those who may need to exercise this right.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
MCL § 125.542 governs the appeal rights of property owners following decisions made under section 141, which can affect housing conditions that tenants rely on. When an owner pursues circuit court review of a local board's ruling, tenants with an interest in the outcome may want to monitor the proceedings or seek guidance from a tenant-rights organization about how such an appeal could affect their situation. Understanding this provision can help tenants anticipate potential changes to enforcement outcomes that stem from local housing decisions.
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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