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MI Comp L § 559.183 (2021)
2021 Michigan Compiled Laws|Chapter 559 - Condominiums|Act 59 of 1978 - Condominium Act (559.101 - 559.276)|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.

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.  Sec. 83.  (1) After filing a notice under section 71, a preliminary reservation agreement may be used by a developer to reserve a condominium unit for a prospective purchaser. During the time reservations are being accepted, a condominium buyer's handbook shall be available at the condominium project for all prospective purchasers.  (2) Upon receipt of payment under a preliminary reservation agreement, the developer shall place the payment in an escrow account with an escrow agent.  (3) A prospective purchaser who has made a payment under a preliminary reservation agreement may cancel that agreement. The developer shall fully refund within 3 business days after notice of cancellation is received all payments made.  (4) If a person who has entered into a preliminary reservation agreement subsequently enters into a purchase agreement, the developer shall treat a payment originally made under the preliminary reservation agreement as if made under a purchase agreement pursuant to section 84. History: 1978, Act 59, Eff. July 1, 1978 ;-- Am. 1982, Act 538, Imd. Eff. Jan. 17, 1983
MI Comp L § 559.185 (2021)
2021 Michigan Compiled Laws|Chapter 559 - Condominiums|Act 59 of 1978 - Condominium Act (559.101 - 559.276)|Section 559.185 - Liquidated Damages in Case of Default; Actual Damages; Receipt of Escrowed Funds.

559.185 Liquidated damages in case of default; actual damages; receipt of escrowed funds. Sec. 85.  A provision in a purchase agreement for liquidated damages in case of default shall be limited to a reasonable percentage of the purchase price of the condominium unit. This provision shall not prevent the developer from recovering actual damages. Such an agreement shall not permit the developer to receive escrowed funds until there is a default, or until conveyance of legal or equitable title to the purchaser. History: 1978, Act 59, Eff. July 1, 1978 ;-- Am. 1982, Act 538, Imd. Eff. Jan. 17, 1983
MI Comp L § 559.186, 559.187 (2021)
2021 Michigan Compiled Laws|Chapter 559 - Condominiums|Act 59 of 1978 - Condominium Act (559.101 - 559.276)|Section 559.186, 559.187 - Repealed. 1982, Act 538, Imd. Eff. Jan. 17, 1983.

559.186, 559.187 Repealed. 1982, Act 538, Imd. Eff. Jan. 17, 1983. Compiler's Notes: The repealed sections pertained to advertising and reservations for purchase of condominium unit.
MI Comp L § 559.188 (2021)
2021 Michigan Compiled Laws|Chapter 559 - Condominiums|Act 59 of 1978 - Condominium Act (559.101 - 559.276)|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.

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. Sec. 88.  After recording a master deed for the initial phase of an expandable or convertible condominium project, the developer may offer for sale and enter into a binding purchase agreement with respect to any condominium unit proposed to be included within the additional land of the expandable condominium or within the convertible land, without recording an amended master deed, if all of the following occur:  (a) The condominium unit is one which the developer may properly include in the condominium project.   (b) There is a site plan showing the location of the unit.  (c) A substantially identical condominium unit was already included within the project or plans for the condominium unit which describe the physical characteristics of the unit exist and are appended to the purchase agreement.  (d) The purchase agreement states that the condominium unit shall be conveyed to the prospective purchaser within 1 year after the execution of the purchase agreement. If conveyance is not made within that time the agreement is voidable under the conditions set forth in the agreement.  (e) Within 6 months after the date the purchase agreement becomes binding, an amendment to the master deed is recorded which includes the unit. History: 1978, Act 59, Eff. July 1, 1978 ;-- Am. 1982, Act 538, Imd. Eff. Jan. 17, 1983
MI Comp L § 559.189 (2021)
2021 Michigan Compiled Laws|Chapter 559 - Condominiums|Act 59 of 1978 - Condominium Act (559.101 - 559.276)|Section 559.189 - Repealed. 1982, Act 538, Imd. Eff. Jan. 17, 1983.

559.189 Repealed. 1982, Act 538, Imd. Eff. Jan. 17, 1983. Compiler's Notes: The repealed section pertained to documents to be provided prospective purchaser.
MI Comp L § 559.191 (2021)
2021 Michigan Compiled Laws|Chapter 559 - Condominiums|Act 59 of 1978 - Condominium Act (559.101 - 559.276)|Section 559.191 - Recording of Amendment to Recorded Condominium Document Required; Copy to Co-Owner.

559.191 Recording of amendment to recorded condominium document required; copy to co-owner. Sec. 91.  (1) An amendment to the master deed or other recorded condominium document shall not be effective until the amendment is recorded.  (2) A copy of the recorded amendment shall be delivered to each co-owner of the project.  History: 1978, Act 59, Eff. July 1, 1978 ;-- Am. 1982, Act 538, Imd. Eff. Jan. 17, 1983
MI Comp L § 559.192, 559.193 (2021)
2021 Michigan Compiled Laws|Chapter 559 - Condominiums|Act 59 of 1978 - Condominium Act (559.101 - 559.276)|Section 559.192, 559.193 - Repealed. 1982, Act 538, Imd. Eff. Jan. 17, 1983.

559.192, 559.193 Repealed. 1982, Act 538, Imd. Eff. Jan. 17, 1983. Compiler's Notes: The repealed sections pertained to disposition of fees and charges, and to conditions for refusing permit to sell or permit to take reservations.
MI Comp L § 559.194 (2021)
2021 Michigan Compiled Laws|Chapter 559 - Condominiums|Act 59 of 1978 - Condominium Act (559.101 - 559.276)|Section 559.194 - Title Insurance Policy.

559.194 Title insurance policy. Sec. 94.  The developer shall furnish a purchaser buying a condominium unit from the developer a title insurance policy, in the amount of the purchase price, by a title insurance company licensed to do business in the state. History: 1978, Act 59, Eff. July 1, 1978
MI Comp L § 559.195 (2021)
2021 Michigan Compiled Laws|Chapter 559 - Condominiums|Act 59 of 1978 - Condominium Act (559.101 - 559.276)|Section 559.195 - Revision of Condominium Subdivision Plan; Altering Percentage of Value; Revisions in Percentage of Value per Condominium Unit.

559.195 Revision of condominium subdivision plan; altering percentage of value; revisions in percentage of value per condominium unit. Sec. 95.  If the condominium subdivision plan is revised subsequent to its initial filing, and the revisions would alter the percentage of value per condominium unit when applied to the formula used to derive the percentage of value, then the percentage of value shall be altered by the developer to reflect the revisions. If the percentage of value is not altered to reflect these revisions, then a co-owner may bring an action or initiate a proceeding to require revisions in the percentage of value per condominium unit, without the consent of the co-owners, mortgagees, or other interested parties, as are determined to be fair, just, and equitable in accordance with the basic formula used to originally establish the percentage of value for the project. History: 1978, Act 59, Eff. July 1, 1978 ;-- Am. 1982, Act 538, Imd. Eff. Jan. 17, 1983
MI Comp L § 559.201-559.203 (2021)
2021 Michigan Compiled Laws|Chapter 559 - Condominiums|Act 59 of 1978 - Condominium Act (559.101 - 559.276)|Section 559.201-559.203 - Repealed. 1982, Act 538, Imd. Eff. Jan. 17, 1983.

559.201-559.203 Repealed. 1982, Act 538, Imd. Eff. Jan. 17, 1983. Compiler's Notes: The repealed sections pertained to disclosure statements and to escrow or security requirements for construction of recreational facilities.
MI Comp L § 559.203a (2021)
2021 Michigan Compiled Laws|Chapter 559 - Condominiums|Act 59 of 1978 - Condominium Act (559.101 - 559.276)|Section 559.203a - Repealed. 1983, Act 113, Imd. Eff. July 12, 1983.

559.203a Repealed. 1983, Act 113, Imd. Eff. July 12, 1983. Compiler's Notes: The repealed section pertained to the release of escrow funds.
MI Comp L § 559.204 (2021)
2021 Michigan Compiled Laws|Chapter 559 - Condominiums|Act 59 of 1978 - Condominium Act (559.101 - 559.276)|Section 559.204 - Conversion Condominium Project; Notice; Termination of Tenancy.

559.204 Conversion condominium project; notice; termination of tenancy. Sec. 104.  (1) Except for the requirements of subsection (2), this section shall not apply to a business condominium unit.  (2) Before offering any unit for sale, the developer of a conversion condominium project shall notify each existing tenant of any unit in the proposed conversion condominium project of all of the following:  (a) The proposed conversion.   (b) The right of a prospective purchaser to receive the disclosure documents enumerated in section 84a.  (c) The right to remain in the unit of residence for 120 days after receipt of this notice, or until expiration of the term of the lease, whichever is longer.  (d) The right to terminate tenancy after receipt of this notice upon 60 days' notice to the developer. The notice shall be physically delivered or sent by first class mail to each unit, addressed to the tenant. A tenancy in a conversion condominium, whether month to month or otherwise, shall not be terminated by the lessor without cause within 120 days after delivery of notice under this subsection, or until expiration of the term of the lease, whichever is longer.  (3) A tenant who receives notice under subsection (2) may terminate his or her tenancy, at any time, if notice of termination of tenancy is given to the developer not less than 60 days before the date of termination.  (4) If a developer of a conversion condominium project desires to take reservations before delivery of the notice required under subsection (2), the developer shall, before taking any reservations, notify each existing tenant of any unit in the proposed conversion condominium of both of the following:  (a) The tenant's lease is not affected by the taking of reservations for units in the proposed conversion condominium.  (b) If a conversion condominium project is established, the tenant may obtain from the developer a full statement of the rights and options available to the tenant. History: 1978, Act 59, Eff. July 1, 1978 ;-- Am. 1982, Act 538, Imd. Eff. Jan. 17, 1983
MI Comp L § 559.204a (2021)
2021 Michigan Compiled Laws|Chapter 559 - Condominiums|Act 59 of 1978 - Condominium Act (559.101 - 559.276)|Section 559.204a - Terminating Tenancy of Certain Persons Without Cause Prohibited; Criteria; Notice.

559.204a Terminating tenancy of certain persons without cause prohibited; criteria; notice. Sec. 104a.  The tenancy of a person who meets all of the following criteria on the date a master deed is filed for the conversion of a building to a condominium, shall not be terminated without cause within 1 year after receipt of notice required under section 104(2):  (a) The person is 65 years of age or older or paraplegic, quadriplegic, hemiplegic, or blind as that term is defined in section 504 of the state income tax act of 1967, Act No. 281 of the Public Acts of 1967, as amended, being section 206.504 of the Michigan Compiled Laws.  (b) The person is a resident of the building.  (c) The person does not qualify for an extended lease arrangement under section 104b. History: Add. 1980, Act 283, Imd. Eff. Oct. 10, 1980 ;-- Am. 1980, Act 513, Imd. Eff. Jan. 26, 1981 ;-- Am. 1982, Act 538, Imd. Eff. Jan. 17, 1983
MI Comp L § 559.204c (2021)
2021 Michigan Compiled Laws|Chapter 559 - Condominiums|Act 59 of 1978 - Condominium Act (559.101 - 559.276)|Section 559.204c - Repealed. 1985, Act 183, Imd. Eff. Dec. 18, 1985.

559.204c Repealed. 1985, Act 183, Imd. Eff. Dec. 18, 1985. Compiler's Notes: The repealed section pertained to loans to developers of qualified conversion condominium projects.
MI Comp L § 559.204d (2021)
2021 Michigan Compiled Laws|Chapter 559 - Condominiums|Act 59 of 1978 - Condominium Act (559.101 - 559.276)|Section 559.204d - Developer Not Required to Offer Extended Lease Arrangement; Conditions; Compliance.

559.204d Developer not required to offer extended lease arrangement; conditions; compliance. Sec. 104d.  (1) A developer, but not a successor developer, who meets all of the following conditions, shall not be required to offer an extended lease arrangement described in section 104b for longer than 1 year:  (a) Not later than January 1, 1980, is the legal or equitable owner of a qualified conversion condominium project.  (b) Not later than March 1, 1980, has filed an application for a permit to sell units in that qualified conversion condominium project, and not later than March 1, 1980 has transmitted the required fee.  (c) On October 10, 1980, a permit to sell has not been issued by the administrator for the qualified conversion condominium project described in subdivision (b).  (d) Has received notice from the Michigan state housing development authority that sufficient funds are not available to advance the full amount of loans for which application has been made by the developer.  (2) A developer described in subsection (1) shall comply with, and be subject to, section 104b(1) to (3), (4)(b) to (d), and (8) to (12). History: Add. 1980, Act 283, Imd. Eff. Oct. 10, 1980 ;-- Am. 1980, Act 513, Imd. Eff. Jan. 26, 1981 ;-- Am. 1982, Act 538, Imd. Eff. Jan. 17, 1983
MI Comp L § 559.204e (2021)
2021 Michigan Compiled Laws|Chapter 559 - Condominiums|Act 59 of 1978 - Condominium Act (559.101 - 559.276)|Section 559.204e - Legislative Intent; Examination of Relevant Information; Recommendation.

559.204e Legislative intent; examination of relevant information; recommendation. Sec. 104e.  It is the intent of the legislature to enable continued occupancy of restricted units by qualified senior citizens described in section 104b(5)(c) and (d) following the expiration of an extended lease arrangement. In furtherance of this intent, the office of services to the aging created in section 2 of Act No. 146 of the Public Acts of 1975, as amended, in consultation with the department of commerce and the Michigan state housing development authority, shall examine all relevant information and within 2 years after the effective date of this section, recommend to the legislature appropriate action to effectuate the intent expressed in this section. History: Add. 1980, Act 283, Imd. Eff. Oct. 10, 1980 Compiler's Notes: Act 146 of 1975, referred to in this section, was repealed by Act 180 of 1980.
MI Comp L § 559.205 (2021)
2021 Michigan Compiled Laws|Chapter 559 - Condominiums|Act 59 of 1978 - Condominium Act (559.101 - 559.276)|Section 559.205 - Reserve Fund.

559.205 Reserve fund. Sec. 105.  A reserve fund for major repairs and replacement of common elements shall be maintained by the associations of co-owners. The administrator may by rule establish minimum standards for reserve funds. History: 1978, Act 59, Eff. July 1, 1978
MI Comp L § 559.206 (2021)
2021 Michigan Compiled Laws|Chapter 559 - Condominiums|Act 59 of 1978 - Condominium Act (559.101 - 559.276)|Section 559.206 - Default by Co-Owner; Relief.

559.206 Default by co-owner; relief. Sec. 106.  A default by a co-owner shall entitle the association of co-owners to the following relief:  (a) Failure to comply with any of the terms or provisions of the condominium documents, shall be grounds for relief, which may include without limitations, an action to recover sums due for damages, injunctive relief, foreclosure of lien if default in payment of assessment, or any combination thereof.  (b) In a proceeding arising because of an alleged default by a co-owner, the association of co-owners or the co-owner, if successful, shall recover the costs of the proceeding and reasonable attorney fees, as determined by the court, to the extent the condominium documents expressly so provide.  (c) Such other reasonable remedies the condominium documents may provide including but without limitation the levying of fines against co-owners after notice and hearing thereon and the imposition of late charges for nonpayment of assessments as provided in the condominium bylaws or rules and regulations of the condominium. History: 1978, Act 59, Eff. July 1, 1978 ;-- Am. 2000, Act 379, Imd. Eff. Jan. 2, 2001
MI Comp L § 559.207 (2021)
2021 Michigan Compiled Laws|Chapter 559 - Condominiums|Act 59 of 1978 - Condominium Act (559.101 - 559.276)|Section 559.207 - Action to Enforce Terms and Provisions of Condominium Documents; Action for Injunctive Relief or Damages.

559.207 Action to enforce terms and provisions of condominium documents; action for injunctive relief or damages. Sec. 107.  A co-owner may maintain an action against the association of co-owners and its officers and directors to compel these persons to enforce the terms and provisions of the condominium documents. In such a proceeding, the association of co-owners or the co-owner, if successful, shall recover the costs of the proceeding and reasonable attorney fees, as determined by the court, to the extent that the condominium documents expressly so provide. A co-owner may maintain an action against any other co-owner for injunctive relief or for damages or any combination thereof for noncompliance with the terms and provisions of the condominium documents or this act. History: 1978, Act 59, Eff. July 1, 1978 ;-- Am. 2000, Act 379, Imd. Eff. Jan. 2, 2001
MI Comp L § 559.209 (2021)
2021 Michigan Compiled Laws|Chapter 559 - Condominiums|Act 59 of 1978 - Condominium Act (559.101 - 559.276)|Section 559.209 - Liability for Torts.

559.209 Liability for torts. Sec. 109.  Neither the association of co-owners nor the co-owners, other than the developer, shall be liable for torts caused by the developer or his agents or employees of the developer within the common elements. History: 1978, Act 59, Eff. July 1, 1978
MI Comp L § 559.210 (2021)
2021 Michigan Compiled Laws|Chapter 559 - Condominiums|Act 59 of 1978 - Condominium Act (559.101 - 559.276)|Section 559.210 - Repealed. 1982, Act 538, Imd. Eff. Jan. 17, 1983.

559.210 Repealed. 1982, Act 538, Imd. Eff. Jan. 17, 1983. Compiler's Notes: The repealed section pertained to disclosure and form of warranty.
MI Comp L § 559.211 (2021)
2021 Michigan Compiled Laws|Chapter 559 - Condominiums|Act 59 of 1978 - Condominium Act (559.101 - 559.276)|Section 559.211 - Sale or Conveyance of Condominium Unit; Payment and Statement of Unpaid Assessments; Liability for Unpaid Assessments.

559.211 Sale or conveyance of condominium unit; payment and statement of unpaid assessments; liability for unpaid assessments. Sec. 111.  (1) Upon the sale or conveyance of a condominium unit, all unpaid assessments, interest, late charges, fines, costs, and attorney fees against a condominium unit shall be paid out of the sale price or by the purchaser in preference over any other assessments or charges of whatever nature except the following:  (a) Amounts due the state, or any subdivision thereof, or any municipality for taxes and special assessments due and unpaid on the condominium unit.  (b) Payments due under a first mortgage having priority thereto.  (2) A purchaser or grantee is entitled to a written statement from the association of co-owners setting forth the amount of unpaid assessments, interest, late charges, fines, costs, and attorney fees against the seller or grantor and the purchaser or grantee is not liable for, nor is the condominium unit conveyed or granted subject to a lien for any unpaid assessments, interest, late charges, fines, costs, and attorney fees against the seller or grantor in excess of the amount set forth in the written statement. Unless the purchaser or grantee requests a written statement from the association of co-owners as provided in this act, at least 5 days before sale, the purchaser or grantee shall be liable for any unpaid assessments against the condominium unit together with interest, costs, fines, late charges, and attorney fees incurred in the collection thereof. History: 1978, Act 59, Eff. July 1, 1978 ;-- Am. 2000, Act 379, Imd. Eff. Jan. 2, 2001
MI Comp L § 559.213 (2021)
2021 Michigan Compiled Laws|Chapter 559 - Condominiums|Act 59 of 1978 - Condominium Act (559.101 - 559.276)|Section 559.213 - Financing.

559.213 Financing. Sec. 113.  A developer, residential builder, or sales agent shall not require that a prospective purchaser of a condominium unit obtain financing from a specific financial institution exclusively. History: 1978, Act 59, Eff. July 1, 1978 ;-- Am. 2000, Act 379, Imd. Eff. Jan. 2, 2001
MI Comp L § 559.214 (2021)
2021 Michigan Compiled Laws|Chapter 559 - Condominiums|Act 59 of 1978 - Condominium Act (559.101 - 559.276)|Section 559.214 - Homestead Exemption.

559.214 Homestead exemption. Sec. 114.  The laws of this state relating to the exemption of homestead property from levy and execution shall be applicable to condominium units occupied as homesteads. History: 1978, Act 59, Eff. July 1, 1978
MI Comp L § 559.215 (2021)
2021 Michigan Compiled Laws|Chapter 559 - Condominiums|Act 59 of 1978 - Condominium Act (559.101 - 559.276)|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.

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. Sec. 115.  (1) A person or association of co-owners adversely affected by a violation of or failure to comply with this act, rules promulgated under this act, or any provision of an agreement or a master deed may bring an action for relief in a court of competent jurisdiction. The court may award costs to the prevailing party.  (2) A developer who offers or sells a condominium unit in violation of section 21 or 84a is liable to the person purchasing the condominium unit for damages. History: 1978, Act 59, Eff. July 1, 1978 ;-- Am. 1982, Act 538, Imd. Eff. Jan. 17, 1983