Michigan Compiled Laws

Mich. Comp. Laws § 125.523 (2026)

Administration of act; joint administration and enforcement agreement.

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HOUSING LAW OF MICHIGAN

Act 167 of 1917

125.523 Administration of act; joint administration and enforcement agreement.

Sec. 123.

The governing body of a municipality to which this act by its terms applies, or the governing body of a municipality which adopts the provisions of this act by reference, shall designate a local officer or agency which shall administer the provisions of the act, and if no such officer or agency is designated then the local governing body shall be responsible for administration of the act. Municipalities may provide, by agreement, for the joint administration and enforcement of this act where such joint enforcement is practicable.

History: Add. 1968, Act 286, Eff. Nov. 15, 1968

Notes of Decisions

Cited in 2 cases (1 in the last 5 years), 2019–2023 · leading case: Morris Davis v. Boydell Dev. Co Inc (Mich. Ct. App. 2019).

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Morris Davis v. Boydell Dev. Co Inc (Mich. Ct. App. 2019). · cites it 4× “The Housing Law of Michigan additionally states that it “does not preempt, preclude, or interfere with the authority of a municipality to protect the health, safety, and general welfare of the public through ordinance, charter, or other means.”

City of Battle Creek v. Bryant C Debolt Revocable Trust (Mich. Ct. App. 2023). “It was argued that the authority to abate the nuisance by performing this work was covered by MCL 125.523, and local ordinance § 1454. Plaintiff also alleged that defendant improperly entered the premises.”

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