Michigan Compiled Laws
Article VII - Enforcement. (125.521...125.543)
Section 125.536 - Additional Remedies; Occupant's Action; Concurrent Remedies.

Sec. 136.
(1) When the owner of a dwelling regulated by this act permits unsafe, unsanitary or unhealthful conditions to exist unabated in any portion of the dwelling, whether a portion designated for the exclusive use and occupation of residents or a part of the common areas, where such condition exists in violation of this act, any occupant, after notice to the owner and a failure thereafter to make the necessary corrections, shall have an action against the owner for such damages he has actually suffered as a consequence of the condition. When the condition is a continuing interference with the use and occupation of the premises, the occupant shall also have injunctive and other relief appropriate to the abatement of the condition.
(2) Remedies under this section shall be in addition to such other relief as may be obtained by seeking enforcement of the section authorizing suits by a local enforcement agency. The remedies shall be concurrent. When several remedies are available hereunder, the court may order any relief not inconsistent with the objectives of this act, and calculated to achieve compliance with it.
History: Add. 1968, Act 286, Eff. Nov. 15, 1968

Structure Michigan Compiled Laws

Michigan Compiled Laws

Chapter 125 - Planning, Housing, and Zoning

Act 167 of 1917 - Housing Law of Michigan (125.401 - 125.543)

Article VII - Enforcement. (125.521...125.543)

Section 125.521, 125.522 - Repealed. 1972, Act 230, Eff. Jan. 1, 1973.

Section 125.523 - Administration of Act; Joint Administration and Enforcement Agreement.

Section 125.525 - Registry of Owners and Premises; Transfer of Ownership.

Section 125.526 - Inspection; Inspection by Federal Government as Substitute; Basis; Inspectors; Consent to Enter Leasehold; Duties of Owner; Access During Reasonable Hours; Request by Owner to Enter Leasehold; Multiple Lessees; Discrimination Prohib...

Section 125.527 - Inspection; Warrants for Nonemergency Situation; No Warrant Required in Emergency.

Section 125.528 - Inspections; Public Policy; Records; Checklist of Violations.

Section 125.529 - Certificate of Compliance; Issuance; Inspection.

Section 125.530 - Certificate Withheld; Premises Not to Be Occupied; Conditions of Issuance; Suspension of Rent Payments, Escrow; Account for Rent and Possession.

Section 125.531 - Certificate; Application; Temporary Certificates; Fee.

Section 125.532 - Violations; Recording; Notice; Order to Correct, Reasonable Time; Reinspection; Notice to Family Independence Agency.

Section 125.533 - Compliance by Owner and Occupant.

Section 125.534 - Noncompliance With Notice of Violation; Actions; Parties; Motion for Temporary Relief; Service of Complaint and Summons; Filing Notice of Pendency of Action; Orders and Determinations; Repair or Removal of Structure; Exception; Cost...

Section 125.535 - Receiver; Appointment, Termination; Purpose; Powers; Expenses.

Section 125.536 - Additional Remedies; Occupant's Action; Concurrent Remedies.

Section 125.537 - Common Law Rights Retained.

Section 125.538 - Dangerous Building Prohibited.

Section 125.539 - “Dangerous Building” Defined.

Section 125.540 - Notice of Dangerous Building; Contents; Hearing Officer; Service.

Section 125.541 - Hearing; Testimony; Determination to Close Proceedings or Order Building or Structure Demolished, Made Safe, or Properly Maintained; Failure to Appear or Noncompliance With Order; Hearing; Enforcement; Reimbursement and Notice of Co...

Section 125.541a - Enforcement of Judgment Against Other Assets; Lien; Effectiveness; Priority.

Section 125.541b - Noncompliance With Order as Misdemeanor; Penalties; Designation of Blight Violation by Municipality.

Section 125.541c - Board of Appeals; Establishment; Appointment and Terms of Members; Vacancy; Election of Officers; Quorum; Compensation; Expenses; Meetings; Writings.

Section 125.542 - Appeal to Circuit Court.

Section 125.543 - Adoption of Housing Law Not Required.