Corrections & Updates Policy

Our promise of accuracy is central to Michigan Renter’s mission. This policy explains how we verify information, correct errors, and keep our landlord-tenant guides current.

Editor reviews correction notes on a Michigan renter legal article

Why Accuracy Matters

Rental law errors can cost tenants real money—security-deposit missteps, late-fee traps, or improper eviction timelines. Because thousands of Michigan renters rely on guides like our rights overview or small-claims guide, every fact must be rock-solid. We treat content accuracy as a safety issue: misleading advice could push a family toward unlawful eviction or prevent them from recovering critical funds. That’s why each article cites Michigan Compiled Laws, court opinions, or government publications. When new legislation passes or a precedent-setting ruling drops, we update affected pages so readers always see the current rule—not last year’s.

How We Verify Facts

Our verification process follows three tiers of review:

  1. Primary-source research. Writers consult MCL chapters, appellate opinions, and state agency handbooks before drafting. No secondary blog posts allowed at this stage.
  2. Secondary confirmation. We cross-check legal journals, confirmed attorney interviews, and reputable news outlets to validate interpretation and context.
  3. In-house legal review. A member of our attorney directory spot-checks statutory citations and ensures consumer examples align with case law.

This layered approach balances legal rigor with plain-English clarity so renters can act confidently.

Correction Workflow

When a potential error surfaces—whether reported by a reader, editor, or automated link checker—we follow this seven-step workflow:

  1. Triage the report and classify severity (factual, broken link, grammar).
  2. Reproduce or verify the issue using cited sources and current statutes.
  3. Conduct fresh research and gather authoritative evidence.
  4. Revise the copy, footnotes, and internal links as needed.
  5. Submit changes to an independent fact-checker for approval.
  6. Publish the update with a visible “Updated” timestamp on the page.
  7. Log the change in our revision log (see example below).

Minor spelling or style tweaks that do not alter meaning may occur silently, but any change affecting legal interpretation triggers a logged update.

Update Frequency

We conduct a rolling audit of every page at least once per quarter. Each audit checks for:

  • Legislative amendments from the Michigan Legislature RSS feed.
  • Significant appellate or Supreme Court rulings impacting landlord-tenant law.
  • Revised guidance from state agencies like MSHDA or the Attorney General.

Event-driven updates happen faster. When landmark legislation passes—such as statewide source-of-income protections—we publish revisions within 72 hours. Local ordinance changes, like new rental registration rules in Grand Rapids or Ann Arbor, are incorporated within one week.

How to Request a Correction

If you spot a potential error, email us at support@michiganrenter.com with:

  • The page URL.
  • The exact passage or quote in question.
  • Your supporting source (statute, court case, agency document, etc.).

We acknowledge every submission within one business day. Most factual corrections resolve in 3–5 business days. For complex legal disputes, we may consult external attorneys and provide updates on progress.

Prefer a quick form? A “Report an Issue” link will appear in our footer soon for streamlined submissions.

Revision Log Example

DatePageChangeReason
2025-03-18eviction-process-michigan/Corrected notice period from 10 to 7 daysStatutory amendment
2024-12-02repairs-maintenance/Added new citation to AG Housing GuideSource update
2024-08-15late-rent-fees-michigan/Clarified 5 % fee cap languageReader feedback
2024-05-30rights-overview/Updated discrimination section to include source-of-incomeNew state law

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Frequently Asked Questions

We classify a factual error as a misstatement of existing law, dates, dollar limits, or procedural steps—anything objectively verifiable. A policy disagreement may involve opinions on the effectiveness or fairness of a statute. We correct the former; we may clarify but not alter the latter unless new evidence emerges.

Yes. Clarity matters. Minor grammar or spelling fixes are made as soon as they're spotted—usually within hours. Because the underlying meaning stays intact, these silent corrections are not added to the public revision log. If a typo changes legal meaning, we treat it as a formal correction.

When an error could materially mislead renters—such as the wrong eviction notice period—we prioritize a same-day fix. Our team verifies, revises, publishes, and logs the change before issuing an acknowledgement email to the reporter, typically within 24 hours.

We don’t host a public version archive, but every logged revision retains a copy in our internal CMS. Upon request, we can email the prior version for comparison within a reasonable time frame. See the “Revision Log Example” above to understand how we document key changes.

Content on Michigan Renter is for general informational purposes and should not be taken as legal advice.