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Fair Housing Compliant Listing Descriptions in Michigan

Michigan listings must comply with 11 protected classes — the federal seven plus 4 added by Michigan law. ListingKit scans every word before you publish.

Protected classes in Michigan

Michigan protects all seven federal classes plus 4 additional classes under state law.

Federal — applies everywhere

Race
Color
Religion
Sex
National Origin
Familial Status
Disability

Michigan state law additions

Age
Marital Status
Height
Weight

Common violations in Michigan listings

These are the patterns that most frequently appear in Michigan Fair Housing complaints and MLS submission rejections.

1

Height and weight references — uniquely protected in Michigan (no comparable federal class)

2

Marital status language such as 'perfect for a couple' or 'great for a single professional'

3

Familial status violations remain among the most common category of complaints

4

Coded language about neighborhood character that implies demographic preferences

What ListingKit checks for Michigan agents

Every kit is scanned across eight violation categories before it reaches you. Prohibited language is auto-corrected. A compliance certificate documents every scan.

Race, color, and national origin references

Religion and religious institution references

Familial status language (children, families, age preferences)

Disability and accessibility language

Sex and gender-coded room names

Source of income discrimination (Section 8, vouchers)

Coded language acting as proxies for protected classes

Age-related exclusionary language

Generate a compliant listing for Michigan

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Questions & answers

What are the Fair Housing protected classes in Michigan?

Michigan protects 11 classes: the federal seven (Race, Color, Religion, Sex, National Origin, Familial Status, and Disability) plus 4 state-specific additions: Age, Marital Status, Height, Weight.

What listing language is most likely to cause Fair Housing complaints in Michigan?

Height and weight references — uniquely protected in Michigan (no comparable federal class). Marital status language such as 'perfect for a couple' or 'great for a single professional'. Familial status violations remain among the most common category of complaints. Coded language about neighborhood character that implies demographic preferences. Run every listing description through a compliance checker before MLS submission.

Does Michigan have Fair Housing protections beyond federal law?

Yes. Beyond the federal seven protected classes, Michigan law protects: Age, Marital Status, Height, Weight. Listing descriptions must comply with all applicable classes.

How does ListingKit help Michigan real estate agents stay compliant?

ListingKit scans every generated listing description, social media post, and marketing copy against all eight Fair Housing violation categories — covering federal law and common state extensions. When prohibited or risky language is detected, it is automatically corrected and flagged. Every kit includes a downloadable compliance certificate documenting the scan results.