Sec. 2515.
(1) A listing agreement entered into between the broker and seller or lessor of property shall contain language that discrimination because of religion, race, color, national origin, age, sex, disability, familial status, or marital status on the part of the real estate broker, real estate salesperson, seller, or lessor is prohibited.
(2) This article shall not authorize the department to assume any facts not in evidence or compel a party to prove innocence of charges before the charges have been proven by the department. The department shall at all times bear the burden of proof to all charges made against a party.
(3) This article shall not diminish the right of a party to pursue and utilize direct and immediate legal or equitable remedies in a court of competent jurisdiction.
History: 1980, Act 299, Imd. Eff. Oct. 21, 1980 ;-- Am. 1981, Act 83, Imd. Eff. July 1, 1981 ;-- Am. 1993, Act 93, Imd. Eff. July 13, 1993 ;-- Am. 1998, Act 90, Imd. Eff. May 13, 1998 Popular Name: Act 299
Structure Michigan Compiled Laws
Chapter 339 - Occupational Code
Act 299 of 1980 - Occupational Code (339.101 - 339.2919)
Article 25 - (339.2501...339.2518)
Section 339.2501 - Definitions.
Section 339.2502 - Board of Real Estate Brokers and Salespersons; Creation.
Section 339.2503 - Exemptions.
Section 339.2504a - Continuing Education.
Section 339.2510 - Real Estate Salesperson; Commission or Valuable Consideration.
Section 339.2511 - Plan or Scheme for Selling or Promoting Sale of Real Estate.
Section 339.2512 - Prohibited Conduct; Penalties; Filing Complaint Under Article 5.
Section 339.2512c - Property Management Performed by Real Estate Broker.
Section 339.2512e - Advertisement.
Section 339.2512f - Supervision of Real Estate Salesperson.
Section 339.2516a - Inspection of Document or Record by Representative of Department.
Section 339.2516b - Rescission of Rules.