The following disability-related laws apply to housing in Michigan:
Fair Housing Act: The federal Fair Housing Act (Fair Housing Amendments Act of 1988, which became effective March 12, 1989) prohibits sellers or people in the real estate industry from discriminating against people because of their disability or the disability of anyone associated with them. The laws also include accessibility design and construction requirements for multifamily housing.
Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973: Section 504 prohibits discrimination based on disability in any housing, program or activity receiving federal financial assistance.
Americans with Disabilities Act: In most cases, the ADA does not apply to residential housing. Title III of the ADA covers public and common use areas at housing developments when these areas are open to the general public (such as a sales office) or when they are available for use by the general public (such as a community room that is rented to non-residents).
Michigan Persons with Disability Civil Rights Act: The Act defines the civil rights of persons with disabilities, prohibits discriminatory practices, policies, and customs in the exercise of those rights, and prescribes penalties and to provide remedies. It was enacted to allow the disabled the opportunity to obtain employment, housing, and other real estate and full and equal utilization of public accommodations, public services, and educational facilities without discrimination because of a disability is guaranteed by this act and is a civil right.
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