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Mich. Comp. Laws § § 37.1601

Administration of act; rules.

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Verified 10/13/2026 · Next check 10/20/2026
effective 10/12/2026MichiganFair Housing & Anti-Discrimination

Operative Text

Mich. Comp. Laws § § 37.1601
Sec. 601.

This act shall be administered by the civil rights commission. The commission may promulgate rules to carry out this act pursuant to Act No. 306 of the Public Acts of 1969, as amended, being sections 24.201 to 24.315 of the Michigan Compiled Laws.
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Plain English

Section 601 of Michigan's Elliott-Larsen Civil Rights Act (MCL § 37.1601) designates the Michigan Civil Rights Commission as the body responsible for overseeing and administering the act. The Commission is also granted authority to create formal rules—through the state's Administrative Procedures Act—that help implement and enforce the act's requirements. This provision establishes the institutional framework under which civil rights protections in housing and other areas are carried out in Michigan.

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For Property Managers

Under MCL § 37.1601, property owners and managers operating in Michigan should be aware that the Michigan Civil Rights Commission holds administrative authority over the Elliott-Larsen Civil Rights Act, including its housing provisions. Compliant operators generally stay informed of any rules or guidance the Commission promulgates under this authority, as those rules carry the force of law. Monitoring official Commission publications and rulemaking notices is a common practice for operators seeking to remain in compliance.

General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.

For Tenants

MCL § 37.1601 establishes that the Michigan Civil Rights Commission is the agency responsible for administering the civil rights protections that apply to housing in Michigan. Tenants who believe their rights under the Elliott-Larsen Civil Rights Act have been violated may look to the Commission as a starting point, as it holds the authority to enforce the act and issue implementing rules. Tenant-rights organizations and legal aid services familiar with Michigan civil rights law can help individuals understand how the Commission's rules and processes may apply to their circumstances.

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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Rules and statutes that cite this regulation

MCL § 37.1101
MCL § 37.1502
MCL § 37.1607

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Source Information

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