Michigan Consumer Laws

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Created by FindLaw's team of legal writers and editors | Last reviewed June 20, 2016

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Whenever a consumer purchases something and agrees to the terms of the transaction, even just by clicking "yes" when downloading software, a legal agreement has been made. Michigan consumer laws and regulations are designed to protect consumers from being ripped off, whether it's a deceptive trade practice or an unsafe product. Michigans' lemon law, for example, requires dealers to reimburse any customer whose automobile fails to meet basic standards within the first 12 months after the date of purchase. Click on a link below to learn more about Michigan consumer laws. 

Learn About Michigan Consumer Laws

  • Michigan Deceptive Trade Practice Laws

    How Michigan laws prohibit deceptive trade practices, such as false advertising; bait and switch; or tampering with a car's odometer, including links to resources on related topics.

  • Michigan Interest Rate Laws

    The basics of Michigan laws regulating interest rates charged by creditors, such as the legal maximum interest rate a creditor may charge and penalties for unlawful interest rates.

  • Michigan Identity Theft Laws

    Various laws and regulations in Michigan pertaining to the crime of identity theft, which involves the use of someone else's personally identifying information to secure credit or purchase goods.

  • Michigan Lemon Laws

    Overview of Michigan lemon laws, which protect consumers who purchase a new automobile that fails to conform to reasonably expected standards and requires refund or replacement for defective cars.

  • Michigan Pyramid Scheme Laws

    Various laws and regulations pertaining Michigan Pyramid and Ponzi schemes including definitions, who enforces the laws, and who to contact if you are a victim of investment fraud.

  • Michigan Telemarketing Fraud Laws

    Various laws and regulations pertaining telemarketing fraud in Michigan including definitions, who enforces the laws, and how to register for the Do Not Call list.

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