Mich. Comp. Laws § § 37.1507
Person subject to article; plan.
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Sec. 507. A person subject to this article may adopt and carry out a plan to eliminate present effects of past discriminatory practices or assure equal opportunity with respect to individuals who have disabilities, if the plan is filed with the commission under rules of the commission and the commission has not disapproved the plan.
Michigan Civil Rights Act § 37.1507 permits entities covered by the disability-discrimination provisions of the Act to voluntarily create and implement a formal plan aimed at correcting the lingering effects of past discriminatory practices or at affirmatively promoting equal opportunity for people with disabilities. Such a plan must be filed with the Michigan Civil Rights Commission according to its procedural rules, and it takes effect only if the Commission does not disapprove it. The provision creates a structured, supervised pathway for remedial or proactive equity efforts rather than leaving such initiatives entirely to an entity's own discretion.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under MCL § 37.1507, property owners and managers who are subject to the disability-discrimination article of Michigan's Civil Rights Act have the option to develop a written plan designed to address the residual effects of past discriminatory practices or to expand equal opportunity for people with disabilities. A compliant operator generally ensures that any such plan is formally submitted to the Michigan Civil Rights Commission in accordance with the Commission's filing rules and waits for confirmation that the Commission has not disapproved the plan before implementing it. Maintaining documentation of the filing and the Commission's response is a standard practice for operators who pursue this voluntary pathway.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 37.1507 of the Michigan Civil Rights Act gives tenants with disabilities an interest in knowing whether a housing provider has filed—and received Commission approval for—a remedial or equal-opportunity plan under this provision, since such a plan is meant to address past discriminatory practices or expand access. If a housing provider claims to be operating under such a plan, tenants can inquire with the Michigan Civil Rights Commission to verify that the plan was properly filed and not disapproved. Tenants who believe their rights under the disability-discrimination article have been violated may consider contacting the Michigan Civil Rights Commission or a tenant-rights organization to understand available options.
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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