Mich. Comp. Laws § § 125.543
Adoption of housing law not required.
Operative Text
Sec. 143. Nothing herein contained shall require any city, village or township to adopt Act No. 167 of the Public Acts of 1917, as amended, being the housing law of Michigan.
Section 143 of MCL § 125.401 et seq. § 125.543 establishes that no Michigan city, village, or township is legally obligated to adopt the state's Housing Law of Michigan (originally Act No. 167 of 1917, as amended). The provision makes local adoption of that housing law entirely voluntary rather than mandatory. This means the reach of the Housing Law of Michigan depends on whether individual municipalities choose to opt in.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under MCL § 125.401 et seq. § 125.543, the Housing Law of Michigan does not automatically apply in every locality — its applicability depends on whether the city, village, or township in question has chosen to adopt it. Property owners and managers operating across multiple Michigan municipalities generally verify whether each jurisdiction has adopted Act No. 167 of 1917, as amended, since local compliance obligations may differ accordingly. Staying informed about a municipality's adoption status helps operators understand which housing standards and enforcement mechanisms are in effect in a given area.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
MCL § 125.401 et seq. § 125.543 means that the protections and standards contained in the Housing Law of Michigan may not apply in every community, since local governments are not required to adopt it. Tenants seeking to understand which housing standards govern their rental unit generally start by determining whether their city, village, or township has adopted Act No. 167 of 1917, as amended. Local tenant-rights organizations or a municipal clerk's office can often help clarify whether the Housing Law of Michigan is in effect in a particular community.
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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