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Chapter 559 - Condominiums
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Act 59 of 1978 Condominium Act (559.101 - 559.276)
Act 59 of 1978 Condominium Act (559.101 - 559.276)
Section 559.101 Short Title.
Section 559.102 Meanings of Words and Phrases.
Section 559.103 Definitions; a to C.
Section 559.104 Definitions; C.
Section 559.105 Definitions; C.
Section 559.106 Definitions; C to G.
Section 559.107 Definitions; L to M.
Section 559.108 “Master Deed” Defined.
Section 559.109 Definitions; P.
Section 559.110 Definitions; R to T.
Section 559.111 Offering Residential Condominium for Sale; Compliance With Occupational Code Required.
Section 559.115 Construction or Interpretation of Act.
Section 559.121 Offering Condominium Unit or Project for Sale; Liabilities and Penalties; Duties of Developer; Compliance by Association of Co-Owners.
Section 559.131 Condominium Project Containing Convertible Area; Contents of Master Deed.
Section 559.132 Expandable Condominium Project; Contents of Master Deed.
Section 559.133 Contractable Condominium Project; Contents of Master Deed.
Section 559.134 Leasehold Condominium Project; Lease Terms; Required Contents of Master Deed; Termination of Co-Owner's Leasehold Interest by Lessor Prohibited.
Section 559.135 Easements; Creation; Description; Contents.
Section 559.136 Addition of Undivided Interests in Land as Common Elements; Tenancy of Co-Owners; Condominium Unit on Lands Prohibited; Description in Master Deed.
Section 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 Common Elements; Partition of Common Elements.
Section 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.
Section 559.139 Assignment and Reassignment of Limited Common Elements; Application; Amendment to Master Deed.
Section 559.140 Easement for Encroachment.
Section 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.
Section 559.143 Expansion, Contraction, or Conversion of Land or Space; Time of Occurrence; Consolidating Master Deed.
Section 559.144 Transferable Easement as to Common Elements for Purpose of Making Improvements.
Section 559.145 Offices, Model Units, and Other Facilities; Maintenance; Costs; Restoration of Facilities.
Section 559.146 Restrictions and Covenants.
Section 559.147 Improvements or Alterations by Co-Owners.
Section 559.147a Persons With Disabilities; Improvements or Modifications by Co-Owner to Facilitate Access or Movement; Alleviation of Hazardous Conditions.
Section 559.148 Relocation of Boundaries Between Adjoining Condominium Units.
Section 559.149 Subdivision of Condominium Units.
Section 559.150 Termination of Condominium Project or Amendment of Master Deed by Developer.
Section 559.151 Termination of Condominium Project by Agreement of Developer and Unaffiliated Co-Owners.
Section 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.
Section 559.153 Bylaws Governing Administration of Condominium Project; Amendments; Recording.
Section 559.154 Bylaws; Mandatory Provisions; Allocation of Votes; Dispute, Claim, or Grievance; Applicability of Subsections (8), (9), and (10).
Section 559.155 Voiding Service Contract and Management Contract.
Section 559.156 Bylaws; Permissible Provisions.
Section 559.156a Displaying United States Flag on Condominium Unit; Applicability of Section.
Section 559.157 Books, Records, Contracts, and Financial Statements; Examination; Audit or Review; Opt-Out of Requirements of Subsection (2).
Section 559.158 Acquisition of Title by Foreclosure of First Mortgage; Liability for Assessments.
Section 559.159 Submission of Property With Mortgage of Record.
Section 559.160 Action on Behalf of and Against Co-Owners.
Section 559.161 Condominium Unit as Sole Property.
Section 559.162 Ownership of Condominium Unit.
Section 559.163 Rights of Co-Owner.
Section 559.164 Conveyance and Other Instruments Affecting Title to Condominium Unit; Description of Unit; Recordation.
Section 559.165 Compliance With Master Deed, Bylaws, Rules, and Regulations.
Section 559.166 Condominium Subdivision Plan; Preparation; Signature and Seal; Contents; Recording; Structures and Improvements to Be Completed by Developer.
Section 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.
Section 559.168 Availability of Condominium Documents.
Section 559.169 Assessment of Common Expenses; Contribution of Co-Owner.
Section 559.170 Repealed. 1982, Act 538, Imd. Eff. Jan. 17, 1983.
Section 559.171 Notice of Proposed Action.
Section 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.
Section 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.
Section 559.172a Recordation of Master Deed; Creation of Time-Share Unit; Amendment of Documents as Material Alteration.
Section 559.172b Air Space Over Fee.
Section 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.
Section 559.174 Delivery and Retention of Condominium Subdivision Plan; Recordation of Consolidating Master Deed.
Section 559.181 Service of Process.
Section 559.181a Promotional Material; Labeling Structure or Improvement “Need Not Be built.”
Section 559.182 Repealed. 1982, Act 538, Imd. Eff. Jan. 17, 1983.
Section 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.
Section 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.
Section 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.
Section 559.185 Liquidated Damages in Case of Default; Actual Damages; Receipt of Escrowed Funds.
Section 559.186, 559.187 Repealed. 1982, Act 538, Imd. Eff. Jan. 17, 1983.
Section 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.
Section 559.189 Repealed. 1982, Act 538, Imd. Eff. Jan. 17, 1983.
Section 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.
Section 559.190a Voting Procedures.
Section 559.191 Recording of Amendment to Recorded Condominium Document Required; Copy to Co-Owner.
Section 559.192, 559.193 Repealed. 1982, Act 538, Imd. Eff. Jan. 17, 1983.
Section 559.194 Title Insurance Policy.
Section 559.195 Revision of Condominium Subdivision Plan; Altering Percentage of Value; Revisions in Percentage of Value per Condominium Unit.
Section 559.201-559.203 Repealed. 1982, Act 538, Imd. Eff. Jan. 17, 1983.
Section 559.203a Repealed. 1983, Act 113, Imd. Eff. July 12, 1983.
Section 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 Escrowed; Escrow Agent Deemed Independent Party; Liability; Certification by Licensed Professional Architect or Engineer; “Licensed Professional Engineer or Architect” Defined.
Section 559.204 Conversion Condominium Project; Notice; Termination of Tenancy.
Section 559.204a Terminating Tenancy of Certain Persons Without Cause Prohibited; Criteria; Notice.
Section 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 Qualified Senior Citizen or Person With Disabilities Prohibited; Automatic Termination of Lease; Liability of Lessor Violating Rental Restrictions; Recovery of Possession of Restricted Unit; Transfer of Restricted Unit.
Section 559.204c Repealed. 1985, Act 183, Imd. Eff. Dec. 18, 1985.
Section 559.204d Developer Not Required to Offer Extended Lease Arrangement; Conditions; Compliance.
Section 559.204e Legislative Intent; Examination of Relevant Information; Recommendation.
Section 559.205 Reserve Fund.
Section 559.206 Default by Co-Owner; Relief.
Section 559.207 Action to Enforce Terms and Provisions of Condominium Documents; Action for Injunctive Relief or Damages.
Section 559.208 Assessment Lien; Priority; Foreclosure; Bid; Actions; Receiver.
Section 559.209 Liability for Torts.
Section 559.210 Repealed. 1982, Act 538, Imd. Eff. Jan. 17, 1983.
Section 559.211 Sale or Conveyance of Condominium Unit; Payment and Statement of Unpaid Assessments; Liability for Unpaid Assessments.
Section 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.
Section 559.213 Financing.
Section 559.214 Homestead Exemption.
Section 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.
Section 559.221 Mobile Home Condominium Project; Establishment, Operation, and Regulation; Compliance.
Section 559.222 Mobile Home Condominium Project; Disclosure.
Section 559.222a Mobile Home Conversion Condominium Project; Notification of Tenants; Termination of Tenancy.
Section 559.222b Extended Lease Arrangement.
Section 559.223 Mobile Home Condominium Project; Leasing Agreements.
Section 559.224 Title to Mobile Home Condominium Site; Undivided Interest in Common Elements; Removal of Mobile Home; Sale of Site.
Section 559.225, 559.226 Repealed. 1982, Act 538, Imd. Eff. Jan. 17, 1983.
Section 559.227 Compliance by Developer of Mobile Home Condominium; Prohibited Requirements.
Section 559.231 Special Assessments and Property Taxes.
Section 559.232 Construction Lien; Limitations.
Section 559.233 Eminent Domain.
Section 559.234 Recreational Facilities and Other Amenities; Compliance.
Section 559.235 Successor Developer.
Section 559.236 Repealed. 1982, Act 538, Imd. Eff. Jan. 17, 1983.
Section 559.237 Obligations of Developer Not Affected by Transfer of Interest.
Section 559.238 Repealed. 1982, Act 538, Imd. Eff. Jan. 17, 1983.
Section 559.239 Complaint for Nonpayment of Assessments; Answer; Set Off.
Section 559.240 Reproduction of Document; Certified Reproduction or Certification as Evidence.
Section 559.241 Law, Ordinance, or Regulation of Local Unit of Government; Limitations.
Section 559.242 Promulgation of Rules, Forms, and Orders; Definition of Terms.
Section 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.
Section 559.245 Complaint Copy to Developer; Notice of Available Remedies.
Section 559.250 Discretionary Powers of Administrator; Exercise.
Section 559.251-559.255 Repealed. 1982, Act 538, Eff. Jan. 18, 1986;—1988, Act 109, Imd. Eff. Apr. 11, 1988.
Section 559.256 Prohibited Representations.
Section 559.257 Repealed. 1982, Act 538, Eff. Jan. 18, 1986;—1988, Act 109, Imd. Eff. Apr. 11, 1988.
Section 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.
Section 559.259 Injunction.
Section 559.260 Repealed. 1982, Act 538, Imd. Eff. Jan. 17, 1983.
Section 559.270 Effect of Act and 1982 Amendatory Act; Consummation of Proceedings; Continuation or Institution of Proceedings.
Section 559.271 Repeal of Mcl 559.1 to 559.31.
Section 559.272 Effective Date; Requirements for Disclosure Statement.
Section 559.273 Applicability of Amendatory Act; Applicability of Certain Subsections.
Section 559.274 Repealed. 2002, Act 283, Imd. Eff. May 9, 2002.
Section 559.275 Powers of Administrator.
Section 559.276 Statute of Limitations.