Fair Housing
In Michigan, a complaint of housing discrimination can be filed simultaneously with:
AOnly one agency — either HUD or the Michigan Department of Civil Rights, not both
BHUD and/or the Michigan Department of Civil Rights (MDCR)✓ Correct
COnly the county circuit court
DLARA and HUD only
Explanation
Michigan housing discrimination complaints can be filed with the Michigan Department of Civil Rights (MDCR), HUD, or a federal district court. Michigan has a substantially equivalent fair housing law, allowing complaints with either or both agencies.
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Key Terms to Know
Agency
A legal relationship in which a licensee (agent) acts on behalf of a principal (buyer or seller) in a real estate transaction.
Fair Housing ActFederal law prohibiting discrimination in the sale, rental, or financing of housing based on race, color, national origin, religion, sex, disability, and familial status.
SteeringAn illegal practice where a real estate agent directs buyers toward or away from certain neighborhoods based on the buyer's race, religion, national origin, or other protected characteristics.
BlockbustingAn illegal practice of inducing homeowners to sell by claiming that the entry of minority groups will lower property values.
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