Macomb — Ch. 13 Housing § 13-137
Records and reports
Operative Text
When a charge of discrimination has been filed against a person pursuant to this article, the respondent shall preserve all records which may be relevant to the charge or action until a final disposition of the charge. Such records shall include but not be limited to application forms submitted by applicants, sales and rental records, credit and reference reports, personnel records and any other records pertaining to the status of an individual's enjoyment of the rights and privileges protected or granted under this article.
Under Macomb Ch. 13 Housing § 13-137, once a discrimination charge is filed against a person or entity under the article, that respondent is required to retain all records that could be relevant to the charge until the matter is fully resolved. The scope of records covered is broad, explicitly including application forms, sales and rental records, credit and reference reports, and personnel records, among others. This preservation obligation remains in effect throughout the entire duration of the proceeding, from filing through final disposition.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Property owners and managers named as respondents in a discrimination complaint under Macomb Ch. 13 Housing § 13-137 are generally expected to immediately halt any routine destruction or purging of records once a charge is filed. Compliant operators typically maintain a comprehensive hold on all potentially relevant documents — including tenant applications, rental agreements, credit reports, and staffing records — until the case reaches a final resolution. Establishing a clear document-retention protocol in advance can help ensure that the full range of records covered by § 13-137 is preserved without gaps.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
If you have filed a discrimination charge under Macomb Ch. 13 Housing § 13-137, this provision requires the respondent to preserve records that may support or relate to your claim, which can be significant for the integrity of any investigation or proceeding. Records such as application forms, rental histories, and credit reports that might otherwise be discarded must be kept until the matter is fully resolved. Tenant-rights organizations or a housing advocacy group familiar with Macomb's fair housing process can help explain how this preservation requirement may factor into the complaint process.
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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