Mich. Comp. Laws § § 37.1607
Diminishment of rights prohibited.
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Sec. 607. This act shall not diminish the right of a person to seek direct and immediate legal or equitable remedies in the courts of this state.
Michigan Civil Rights Act § 37.1607 establishes that nothing in the broader statute (MCL § 37.1101 et seq.) takes away or limits anyone's ability to pursue legal or equitable remedies directly through Michigan's courts. The provision functions as a savings clause, preserving pre-existing judicial avenues alongside whatever administrative processes the Act creates. In other words, the Act's own procedures do not become the exclusive path for resolving civil rights claims under Michigan law.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under MCL § 37.1607, property owners and managers should understand that tenants and other parties retain the right to bring civil rights claims directly in court, independent of any administrative complaint process established elsewhere in the Act. Compliant operators generally maintain fair-housing and non-discrimination practices knowing that aggrieved individuals are not limited to a single enforcement channel. Awareness of this parallel judicial avenue is a practical consideration when evaluating exposure under MCL § 37.1101 et seq.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
MCL § 37.1607 preserves your ability to seek remedies directly in a Michigan court for civil rights violations covered by MCL § 37.1101 et seq., even if an administrative process is also available. This means the Act's internal procedures do not foreclose a court-based claim for legal or equitable relief. Tenants who believe their rights have been violated may wish to consult a tenant-rights organization or legal aid office to understand the full range of available forums.
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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