Mich. Comp. Laws § § 37.2101
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Sec. 101. This act shall be known and may be cited as the "Elliott-Larsen civil rights act".
Michigan Compiled Laws § 37.2101 et seq. establishes the formal name of the state's primary civil rights statute: the Elliott-Larsen Civil Rights Act. This section is a short-title provision, meaning it simply gives the law its official citation name and does not itself create rights or obligations. The substantive protections and requirements of the Act are found in the sections that follow this one.
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As a property owner or manager operating in Michigan, it is useful to know that MCL § 37.2101 et seq. is the foundational citation for the Elliott-Larsen Civil Rights Act, the law under which fair housing and anti-discrimination obligations in the state are organized. Compliant operators familiarize themselves with the Act's full scope by referencing subsequent sections under this same citation. Understanding the Act's official name helps in identifying relevant regulatory guidance, complaints, and administrative proceedings that reference it.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
MCL § 37.2101 et seq., known as the Elliott-Larsen Civil Rights Act, is the Michigan law that serves as the umbrella statute for civil rights protections in the state, including those related to housing. Knowing the Act's official name can help tenants identify relevant resources, complaints processes, and tenant-rights organizations that work within this legal framework. Tenants who believe their rights under the Elliott-Larsen Civil Rights Act have been violated may explore options such as filing a complaint with the appropriate state civil rights agency or consulting a tenant-rights organization familiar with the Act.
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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