Michigan Ch. 559.101-559.276

Michigan Condominium Act

Michigan — Michigan Condominium Act

Sections (117)

§ 559.101
Short title.
§ 559.102
Meanings of words and phrases.
§ 559.103
Definitions; A to C.
§ 559.104
Definitions; C.
§ 559.105
Definitions; C.
§ 559.106
Definitions; C to G.
§ 559.107
Definitions; L to M.
§ 559.108
“Master deed” defined.
§ 559.109
Definitions; P.
§ 559.110
Definitions; R to T.
§ 559.111
Offering residential condominium for sale; compliance with occupational code required.
§ 559.115
Construction or interpretation of act.
§ 559.121
Offering condominium unit or project for sale; liabilities and penalties; duties of developer; compliance by association of co-owners.
§ 559.131
Condominium project containing convertible area; contents of master deed.
§ 559.132
Expandable condominium project; contents of master deed.
§ 559.133
Contractable condominium project; contents of master deed.
§ 559.134
Leasehold condominium project; lease terms; required contents of master deed; termination of co-owner's leasehold interest by lessor prohibited.
§ 559.135
Easements; creation; description; contents.
§ 559.136
Addition of undivided interests in land as common elements; tenancy of co-owners; condominium unit on lands prohibited; description in master deed.
§ 559.137
Allocation to condominium unit of undivided interest in common elements proportionate to percentage of value assigned; statement, table, exhibit, or schedule in master deed; formula; basis of reallocation; allocating percentage of value to convertible space; alteration of undivided interest in commo
§ 559.138
Creation of condominium units within convertible or additional lands; allocation of interests in common elements; amended master deed and condominium subdivision plan; revised schedule.
§ 559.139
Assignment and reassignment of limited common elements; application; amendment to master deed.
§ 559.140
Easement for encroachment.
§ 559.141
Conversion of convertible area into condominium units or common elements; amendment; identifying number; allocating portion of undivided interest; description of limited common elements.
§ 559.143
Expansion, contraction, or conversion of land or space; time of occurrence; consolidating master deed.
§ 559.144
Transferable easement as to common elements for purpose of making improvements.
§ 559.145
Offices, model units, and other facilities; maintenance; costs; restoration of facilities.
§ 559.146
Restrictions and covenants.
§ 559.147
Improvements or alterations by co-owners.
§ 559.147a
Persons with disabilities; improvements or modifications by co-owner to facilitate access or movement; alleviation of hazardous conditions.
§ 559.148
Relocation of boundaries between adjoining condominium units.
§ 559.149
Subdivision of condominium units.
§ 559.150
Termination of condominium project or amendment of master deed by developer.
§ 559.151
Termination of condominium project by agreement of developer and unaffiliated co-owners.
§ 559.152
Advisory committee of nondeveloper co-owners; establishment; meeting with condominium project board of directors; cessation; right to elect directors; formula; recording consolidating master deed; copy; “units that may be created” defined; time of sale to nondeveloper co-owner.
§ 559.153
Bylaws governing administration of condominium project; amendments; recording.
§ 559.154
Bylaws; mandatory provisions; allocation of votes; dispute, claim, or grievance; applicability of subsections (8), (9), and (10).
§ 559.155
Voiding service contract and management contract.
§ 559.156
Bylaws; permissible provisions.
§ 559.156a
Displaying United States flag on condominium unit; applicability of section.
§ 559.157
Books, records, contracts, and financial statements; examination; audit or review; opt-out of requirements of subsection (2).
§ 559.158
Acquisition of title by foreclosure of first mortgage; liability for assessments.
§ 559.159
Submission of property with mortgage of record.
§ 559.160
Action on behalf of and against co-owners.
§ 559.161
Condominium unit as sole property.
§ 559.162
Ownership of condominium unit.
§ 559.163
Rights of co-owner.
§ 559.164
Conveyance and other instruments affecting title to condominium unit; description of unit; recordation.
§ 559.165
Compliance with master deed, bylaws, rules, and regulations.
§ 559.166
Condominium subdivision plan; preparation; signature and seal; contents; recording; structures and improvements to be completed by developer.
§ 559.167
Change in condominium project; amendment; replat of condominium subdivision plan; right of withdrawal; reversion of undeveloped land to general common elements; election, notice, and recording requirements; applicability of subsections (3) and (4); "undeveloped land" defined.
§ 559.168
Availability of condominium documents.
§ 559.169
Assessment of common expenses; contribution of co-owner.
§ 559.171
Notice of proposed action.
§ 559.171a
Rules applicable to condominium project not served by public water and public sewers; submission of plan to department of public health; approval or rejection.
§ 559.172
Establishment of condominium project; sale of condominium unit before master deed recorded prohibited; exception; substantial failure of master deed to comply with act; marketability of title.
§ 559.172a
Recordation of master deed; creation of time-share unit; amendment of documents as material alteration.
§ 559.172b
Air space over fee.
§ 559.173
Recordation of master deed and amendment; certification by treasurer; filing copy of master deed with local supervisor or assessing officer; filing architectural plans and specifications or affidavit with local unit of government.
§ 559.174
Delivery and retention of condominium subdivision plan; recordation of consolidating master deed.
§ 559.181
Service of process.
§ 559.181a
Promotional material; labeling structure or improvement “need not be built.”
§ 559.183
Preliminary reservation agreement; use; condominium buyer's handbook; placing payment in escrow; cancellation of agreement; refund; treating payment as if made under purchase agreement.
§ 559.184
Section inapplicable to business condominium unit; withdrawal from signed purchase agreement; depositing and retaining funds in escrow; contents of purchase agreement; waiver of right of withdrawal; form.
§ 559.184a
Providing copies of listed documents to prospective purchaser of condominium unit; amendment to purchase agreement and condominium documents; signature on form as evidence; providing prospective purchaser of business condominium unit copy of recorded master deed; misleading statements; violation.
§ 559.185
Liquidated damages in case of default; actual damages; receipt of escrowed funds.
§ 559.188
Offering for sale and entering into purchase agreement with respect to condominium unit proposed to be included within additional land of expandable condominium or within convertible land without recording amended master deed.
§ 559.190
Amendment of condominium documents; consent; void provision superseded by subsection (2); reservation of right to amend; notice of proposed amendments; costs and expenses; master deed amendment; affirmative vote.
§ 559.190a
Voting procedures.
§ 559.191
Recording of amendment to recorded condominium document required; copy to co-owner.
§ 559.194
Title insurance policy.
§ 559.195
Revision of condominium subdivision plan; altering percentage of value; revisions in percentage of value per condominium unit.
§ 559.203b
Section inapplicable to business condominium unit; release of deposits or amounts retained in escrow; conditions; substantial completion; furnishing escrow agent with evidence of adequate security in place of retaining funds; certificate; notice to developer; release of interest paid on amounts escr
§ 559.204
Conversion condominium project; notice; termination of tenancy.
§ 559.204a
Terminating tenancy of certain persons without cause prohibited; criteria; notice.
§ 559.204b
Definitions; applicability of section; notice of right to elect extended lease arrangement; election; extended lease arrangement provisions; number of years lease renewable; notice by developer entering into restricted lease arrangement; assignment, device, sublease, or transfer of lease by qualifie
§ 559.204d
Developer not required to offer extended lease arrangement; conditions; compliance.
§ 559.204e
Legislative intent; examination of relevant information; recommendation.
§ 559.205
Reserve fund.
§ 559.206
Default by co-owner; relief.
§ 559.207
Action to enforce terms and provisions of condominium documents; action for injunctive relief or damages.
§ 559.208
Assessment lien; priority; foreclosure; bid; actions; receiver.
§ 559.209
Liability for torts.
§ 559.211
Sale or conveyance of condominium unit; payment and statement of unpaid assessments; liability for unpaid assessments.
§ 559.212
Renting or leasing condominium unit; disclosure; review of lease form; notice; compliance required; action by association upon noncompliance; notice of arrearage; deduction of arrearage and future assessments from rental payments.
§ 559.213
Financing.
§ 559.214
Homestead exemption.
§ 559.215
Action by person or association adversely affected by violation of or failure to comply with act, rules, agreement, or master deed; costs; violation of MCL 559.121 or 559.184a; liability.
§ 559.221
Mobile home condominium project; establishment, operation, and regulation; compliance.
§ 559.222
Mobile home condominium project; disclosure.
§ 559.222a
Mobile home conversion condominium project; notification of tenants; termination of tenancy.
§ 559.222b
Extended lease arrangement.
§ 559.223
Mobile home condominium project; leasing agreements.
§ 559.224
Title to mobile home condominium site; undivided interest in common elements; removal of mobile home; sale of site.
§ 559.227
Compliance by developer of mobile home condominium; prohibited requirements.
§ 559.231
Special assessments and property taxes.
§ 559.232
Construction lien; limitations.
§ 559.233
Eminent domain.
§ 559.234
Recreational facilities and other amenities; compliance.
§ 559.235
Successor developer.
§ 559.237
Obligations of developer not affected by transfer of interest.
§ 559.239
Complaint for nonpayment of assessments; answer; set off.
§ 559.240
Reproduction of document; certified reproduction or certification as evidence.
§ 559.241
Law, ordinance, or regulation of local unit of government; limitations.
§ 559.242
Promulgation of rules, forms, and orders; definition of terms.
§ 559.244
Contract to settle by arbitration; execution; option; period of limitations; allocation of costs; conduct; appointment of arbitrator; procedures; rules; arbitration award as binding.
§ 559.245
Complaint copy to developer; notice of available remedies.
§ 559.250
Discretionary powers of administrator; exercise.
§ 559.256
Prohibited representations.
§ 559.258
Prohibited conduct as misdemeanor; penalty; violation as separate offense; consecutive terms of imprisonment; aggregate fines; action by prosecuting attorney or department of attorney general.
§ 559.259
Injunction.
§ 559.270
Effect of act and 1982 amendatory act; consummation of proceedings; continuation or institution of proceedings.
§ 559.271
Repeal of MCL 559.1 to 559.31.
§ 559.272
Effective date; requirements for disclosure statement.
§ 559.273
Applicability of amendatory act; applicability of certain subsections.
§ 559.275
Powers of administrator.
§ 559.276
Statute of limitations.

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Sections (117)

Short title.

Meanings of words and phrases.

Definitions; A to C.

Definitions; C.

Definitions; C.

Definitions; C to G.

Definitions; L to M.

“Master deed” defined.

Definitions; P.

Definitions; R to T.

Offering residential condominium for sale; compliance with occupational code required.

Construction or interpretation of act.

Offering condominium unit or project for sale; liabilities and penalties; duties of developer; compliance by association of co-owners.

Condominium project containing convertible area; contents of master deed.

Expandable condominium project; contents of master deed.

Contractable condominium project; contents of master deed.

Leasehold condominium project; lease terms; required contents of master deed; termination of co-owner's leasehold interest by lessor prohibited.

Easements; creation; description; contents.

Addition of undivided interests in land as common elements; tenancy of co-owners; condominium unit on lands prohibited; description in master deed.

Creation of condominium units within convertible or additional lands; allocation of interests in common elements; amended master deed and condominium subdivision plan; revised schedule.

Assignment and reassignment of limited common elements; application; amendment to master deed.

Easement for encroachment.

Conversion of convertible area into condominium units or common elements; amendment; identifying number; allocating portion of undivided interest; description of limited common elements.

Expansion, contraction, or conversion of land or space; time of occurrence; consolidating master deed.

Transferable easement as to common elements for purpose of making improvements.

Offices, model units, and other facilities; maintenance; costs; restoration of facilities.

Restrictions and covenants.

Improvements or alterations by co-owners.

Persons with disabilities; improvements or modifications by co-owner to facilitate access or movement; alleviation of hazardous conditions.

Relocation of boundaries between adjoining condominium units.

Subdivision of condominium units.

Termination of condominium project or amendment of master deed by developer.

Termination of condominium project by agreement of developer and unaffiliated co-owners.

Advisory committee of nondeveloper co-owners; establishment; meeting with condominium project board of directors; cessation; right to elect directors; formula; recording consolidating master deed; copy; “units that may be created” defined; time of sale to nondeveloper co-owner.

Bylaws governing administration of condominium project; amendments; recording.

Bylaws; mandatory provisions; allocation of votes; dispute, claim, or grievance; applicability of subsections (8), (9), and (10).

Voiding service contract and management contract.

Bylaws; permissible provisions.

Displaying United States flag on condominium unit; applicability of section.

Books, records, contracts, and financial statements; examination; audit or review; opt-out of requirements of subsection (2).

Acquisition of title by foreclosure of first mortgage; liability for assessments.

Submission of property with mortgage of record.

Action on behalf of and against co-owners.

Condominium unit as sole property.

Ownership of condominium unit.

Rights of co-owner.

Conveyance and other instruments affecting title to condominium unit; description of unit; recordation.

Compliance with master deed, bylaws, rules, and regulations.

Condominium subdivision plan; preparation; signature and seal; contents; recording; structures and improvements to be completed by developer.

Change in condominium project; amendment; replat of condominium subdivision plan; right of withdrawal; reversion of undeveloped land to general common elements; election, notice, and recording requirements; applicability of subsections (3) and (4); "undeveloped land" defined.

Availability of condominium documents.

Assessment of common expenses; contribution of co-owner.

Notice of proposed action.

Rules applicable to condominium project not served by public water and public sewers; submission of plan to department of public health; approval or rejection.

Establishment of condominium project; sale of condominium unit before master deed recorded prohibited; exception; substantial failure of master deed to comply with act; marketability of title.

Recordation of master deed; creation of time-share unit; amendment of documents as material alteration.

Air space over fee.

Recordation of master deed and amendment; certification by treasurer; filing copy of master deed with local supervisor or assessing officer; filing architectural plans and specifications or affidavit with local unit of government.

Delivery and retention of condominium subdivision plan; recordation of consolidating master deed.

Service of process.

Promotional material; labeling structure or improvement “need not be built.”

Preliminary reservation agreement; use; condominium buyer's handbook; placing payment in escrow; cancellation of agreement; refund; treating payment as if made under purchase agreement.

Section inapplicable to business condominium unit; withdrawal from signed purchase agreement; depositing and retaining funds in escrow; contents of purchase agreement; waiver of right of withdrawal; form.

Providing copies of listed documents to prospective purchaser of condominium unit; amendment to purchase agreement and condominium documents; signature on form as evidence; providing prospective purchaser of business condominium unit copy of recorded master deed; misleading statements; violation.

Liquidated damages in case of default; actual damages; receipt of escrowed funds.

Offering for sale and entering into purchase agreement with respect to condominium unit proposed to be included within additional land of expandable condominium or within convertible land without recording amended master deed.

Amendment of condominium documents; consent; void provision superseded by subsection (2); reservation of right to amend; notice of proposed amendments; costs and expenses; master deed amendment; affirmative vote.

Voting procedures.

Recording of amendment to recorded condominium document required; copy to co-owner.

Title insurance policy.

Revision of condominium subdivision plan; altering percentage of value; revisions in percentage of value per condominium unit.

Conversion condominium project; notice; termination of tenancy.

Terminating tenancy of certain persons without cause prohibited; criteria; notice.

Developer not required to offer extended lease arrangement; conditions; compliance.

Legislative intent; examination of relevant information; recommendation.

Reserve fund.

Default by co-owner; relief.

Action to enforce terms and provisions of condominium documents; action for injunctive relief or damages.

Assessment lien; priority; foreclosure; bid; actions; receiver.