Mich. Comp. Laws § § 37.1605
Complaints.
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Sec. 605. A complaint alleging an act prohibited by this act shall be subject to the same procedures as a complaint alleging an unfair employment practice under Act No. 453 of the Public Acts of 1976, as amended, being sections 37.2101 to 37.2804 of the Michigan Compiled Laws.
Michigan Civil Rights Act Section 37.1605 establishes that complaints about housing discrimination or other acts prohibited under MCL § 37.1101 et seq. follow the same procedural framework used for unfair employment practice complaints under the Elliott-Larsen Civil Rights Act (MCL § 37.2101–37.2804). This means the investigation, hearing, and resolution processes already in place for employment discrimination claims are applied equally to complaints filed under this act. The provision creates procedural consistency across different types of civil rights complaints in Michigan.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under MCL § 37.1605, a complaint filed against a property owner or manager for a prohibited act is processed through the same established procedures that govern unfair employment practice claims under Michigan's Elliott-Larsen Civil Rights Act. Operators who maintain documented, nondiscriminatory policies and practices are generally better positioned to respond to any complaint that enters this procedural pipeline. Familiarity with the complaint and investigation process—including timelines, response requirements, and potential hearings—is a practical part of managing rental properties in Michigan.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
MCL § 37.1605 gives tenants who believe they have experienced a prohibited act—such as housing discrimination—access to the same complaint procedures used in unfair employment practice cases under Michigan law. These procedures typically involve filing a complaint with the appropriate civil rights enforcement body, which then investigates and may hold hearings. Tenants seeking to understand how to initiate or navigate this process may find guidance through Michigan's civil rights agencies or local tenant-rights organizations.
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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