Michigan — MI
Michigan listings must comply with 11 protected classes — the federal seven plus 4 added by Michigan law. ListingKit scans every word before you publish.
Michigan protects all seven federal classes plus 4 additional classes under state law.
Federal — applies everywhere
Michigan state law additions
These are the patterns that most frequently appear in Michigan Fair Housing complaints and MLS submission rejections.
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
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
Upload listing photos and get a Fair Housing compliant MLS description, social posts, and PDF flyer — every word scanned across all 11 protected classes that apply in Michigan.
Try ListingKit FreeMichigan 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.
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.
Yes. Beyond the federal seven protected classes, Michigan law protects: Age, Marital Status, Height, Weight. Listing descriptions must comply with all applicable classes.
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.
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