59 of 1978 - Condominium Act (559.101 - 559.276)

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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.