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A tenant named Marcus believes his landlord refused to rent to him because of his weight. Marcus wants to file a fair housing complaint in Michigan. Which of the following statements is correct regarding his legal options?

Correct Answer

D) Marcus can file a complaint with the Michigan Civil Rights Commission because weight is a protected class under the Elliott-Larsen Civil Rights Act.

Michigan's Elliott-Larsen Civil Rights Act (MCL 37.2102) explicitly includes 'weight' as a protected class in housing transactions. This protection exceeds federal fair housing law. Marcus may file a complaint with the Michigan Civil Rights Commission, which enforces Elliott-Larsen.

Answer Options
A
Marcus cannot file any complaint because weight is not a protected class under Michigan or federal law.
B
Marcus can file a complaint with HUD because weight is protected under the Fair Housing Act Amendments of 1988.
C
Marcus can file only under federal fair housing law because weight is a federally protected class.
D
Marcus can file a complaint with the Michigan Civil Rights Commission because weight is a protected class under the Elliott-Larsen Civil Rights Act.

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