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2023 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
2023 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
2023 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.
2023 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
2023 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.
2023 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
2023 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
2023 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
2023 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
2023 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.
2023 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
2023 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
2023 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
2023 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
2023 Michigan Compiled Laws › Chapter 559 - Condominiums › Act 59 of 1978 - Condominium Act (559.101 - 559.276) › Section 559.221 - Mobile Home Condominium Project; Establishment, Operation, and Regulation; Compliance.

559.221 Mobile home condominium project; establishment, operation, and regulation; compliance.
Sec. 121.
The establishment, operation, and regulation of mobile home condominium projects shall comply with this act, rules promulgated under this act, and with the following:
(a) A mobile home located on a mobile home condominium site shall be contained entirely within that site. The mobile home condominium master deed shall set forth the minimum and maximum size of a mobile home that may be located on the mobile home condominium site.
(b) The association of co-owners may remove a mobile home from a mobile home condominium site if the mobile home does not conform to the reasonable standards set forth by the association of co-owners in the bylaws.
(c) Upon completion of foreclosure of a lien of the association of co-owners for nonpayment of assessments on a condominium unit pursuant to section 108, the association of co-owners may remove a mobile home and other personal property from the condominium unit and cause the mobile home and other personal property to be stored at the expense of the co-owner of the mobile home.
(d) Except as provided in section 127, the mobile home commission shall not act for the purpose of regulating mobile home condominiums that are not located within a mobile home park, except as relates to the business, sales, and service practices of mobile home dealers, and the business of mobile home installers and repairers, or the setup and installation of mobile homes, as provided in the mobile home commission act, Act No. 419 of the Public Acts of 1976.
History:
1978, Act 59, Eff. July 1, 1978 ;-- Am. 1982, Act 538, Imd. Eff. Jan. 17, 1983
2023 Michigan Compiled Laws › Chapter 559 - Condominiums › Act 59 of 1978 - Condominium Act (559.101 - 559.276) › Section 559.222 - Mobile Home Condominium Project; Disclosure.

559.222 Mobile home condominium project; disclosure.
Sec. 122.
The developer of a mobile home condominium project shall disclose to a prospective mobile home condominium purchaser, in a manner and form to be promulgated by rule of the administrator, an affiliation between the developer and the seller of skirting and the seller of the mobile home, if the purchaser as a condition to buying a site must also purchase a mobile home or skirting from the developer or an affiliate of the developer. The administrator may prohibit required purchases of skirting from the developer or a source designated by the developer, as prescribed in Act No. 419 of the Public Acts of 1976, being sections 125.1101 to 125.1147 of the Michigan Compiled Laws.
History:
1978, Act 59, Eff. July 1, 1978 ;-- Am. 1982, Act 538, Imd. Eff. Jan. 17, 1983
2023 Michigan Compiled Laws › Chapter 559 - Condominiums › Act 59 of 1978 - Condominium Act (559.101 - 559.276) › Section 559.222a - Mobile Home Conversion Condominium Project; Notification of Tenants; Termination of Tenancy.

559.222a Mobile home conversion condominium project; notification of tenants; termination of tenancy.
Sec. 122a.
The developer of a mobile home conversion condominium project shall notify each existing tenant of any mobile home in the proposed mobile home conversion condominium project that the mobile home park is proposed to be converted to a condominium project. The notice shall be physically delivered or sent by first class mail to each unit addressed to the tenant. Except as provided in section 122b, a tenancy in a mobile home that is proposed to be a conversion condominium, whether month to month or otherwise, shall not be terminated without cause until 1 year after receipt of the notice required under this section, or until termination of the lease, whichever is later.
History:
Add. 1982, Act 42, Imd. Eff. Mar. 16, 1982 ;-- Am. 1984, Act 356, Eff. Mar. 29, 1985
2023 Michigan Compiled Laws › Chapter 559 - Condominiums › Act 59 of 1978 - Condominium Act (559.101 - 559.276) › Section 559.223 - Mobile Home Condominium Project; Leasing Agreements.

559.223 Mobile home condominium project; leasing agreements.
Sec. 123.
A developer or an affiliate of a developer shall not develop a mobile home condominium project which involves, as a condition of sale, leasing agreements covering the recreational facilities, amenities, other common elements, or mobile home condominium sites.
History:
1978, Act 59, Eff. July 1, 1978
2023 Michigan Compiled Laws › Chapter 559 - Condominiums › Act 59 of 1978 - Condominium Act (559.101 - 559.276) › Section 559.224 - Title to Mobile Home Condominium Site; Undivided Interest in Common Elements; Removal of Mobile Home; Sale of Site.

559.224 Title to mobile home condominium site; undivided interest in common elements; removal of mobile home; sale of site.
Sec. 124.
(1) A mobile home condominium co-owner shall receive good and marketable title to his particular mobile home condominium site together with an undivided interest in the common elements.
(2) A mobile home condominium co-owner may remove a mobile home from the mobile home condominium site, and sell his rights and interest in the mobile home condominium site, but may not remove any of the common elements.
History:
1978, Act 59, Eff. July 1, 1978
2023 Michigan Compiled Laws › Chapter 559 - Condominiums › Act 59 of 1978 - Condominium Act (559.101 - 559.276) › Section 559.225, 559.226 - Repealed. 1982, Act 538, Imd. Eff. Jan. 17, 1983.

559.225, 559.226 Repealed. 1982, Act 538, Imd. Eff. Jan. 17, 1983.
Compiler's Notes:
The repealed sections pertained to spacing of mobile homes, minimum green space, compliance with local ordinance, and rules.
2023 Michigan Compiled Laws › Chapter 559 - Condominiums › Act 59 of 1978 - Condominium Act (559.101 - 559.276) › Section 559.227 - Compliance by Developer of Mobile Home Condominium; Prohibited Requirements.

559.227 Compliance by developer of mobile home condominium; prohibited requirements.
Sec. 127.
A developer of a mobile home condominium shall comply with Act No. 419 of the Public Acts of 1976, being sections 125.1101 to 125.1147 of the Michigan Compiled Laws. The administrator shall not impose requirements relating to density, zoning, layout, or construction inconsistent with rules regarding density, zoning, layout, or construction promulgated under Act No. 419 of the Public Acts of 1976.
History:
1978, Act 59, Eff. July 1, 1978 ;-- Am. 1982, Act 538, Imd. Eff. Jan. 17, 1983
2023 Michigan Compiled Laws › Chapter 559 - Condominiums › Act 59 of 1978 - Condominium Act (559.101 - 559.276) › Section 559.231 - Special Assessments and Property Taxes.

559.231 Special assessments and property taxes.
Sec. 131.
(1) Special assessments and property taxes shall be assessed against the individual condominium units identified as units of the condominium subdivision plan and not on the total property of the project or any other part of the project, except for the year in which the condominium project was established subsequent to the tax day. Taxes and special assessments which become a lien against the property in that year subsequent to the establishment of the condominium project shall be expenses of administration of the project and paid by the co-owners as provided in section 69. The taxes and special assessments shall not be divided or apportioned on the tax roll any provision of any law to the contrary notwithstanding.
(2) Special assessments and property taxes in any year in which the property existed as an established condominium project on the tax day shall be assessed against the individual condominium unit, notwithstanding any subsequent vacation of the condominium project. Condominium units shall be described for such purposes by reference to the condominium unit number of the condominium subdivision plan and the caption of the plan together with the liber and page of the county records in which the approved master deed is recorded. Assessments for subsequent real property improvements to a specific condominium unit shall be assessed to that condominium unit description only. For property tax and special assessment purposes, each condominium unit shall be treated as a separate single unit of real property and shall not be combined with any other unit or units and no assessment of any fraction of any unit or combination of any unit with other units or fractions of any unit shall be made, nor shall any division or split of the assessment or taxes of any single condominium unit be made notwithstanding separate or common ownership of the unit.
(3) A restricted unit as defined in section 104b shall be exempt from any increase in ad valorem taxes on real property attributable to an increase in the true cash value of the restricted unit that is due to the conversion condominium project in which the restricted unit is located. For purposes of applying this exemption, the total assessment of a restricted unit shall not exceed the total assessment for the tax year preceding the tax year in which the master deed for the property constituting the conversion condominium project was recorded, multiplied by the percentage of value of the restricted unit. The exemption provided in this subsection shall terminate for the tax year following the termination of tenancy in the restricted unit.
History:
1978, Act 59, Eff. July 1, 1978 ;-- Am. 1980, Act 283, Imd. Eff. Oct. 10, 1980
2023 Michigan Compiled Laws › Chapter 559 - Condominiums › Act 59 of 1978 - Condominium Act (559.101 - 559.276) › Section 559.232 - Construction Lien; Limitations.

559.232 Construction lien; limitations.
Sec. 132.
A construction lien otherwise arising under the construction lien act, 1980 PA 497, MCL 570.1101 to 570.1305, is subject to the following limitations:
(a) Except as provided in this section, a construction lien for work performed upon a condominium unit or upon a limited common element may attach only to the condominium unit upon which the work was performed or to which the limited common element is appurtenant.
(b) A construction lien for work authorized by the developer, residential builder, or principal contractor and performed upon the common elements may attach only to condominium units owned by the developer, residential builder, or principal contractor at the time of recording of the statement of account and lien.
(c) A construction lien for work authorized by the association of co-owners may attach to each condominium unit only to the proportionate extent that the co-owner of the condominium unit is required to contribute to the expenses of administration as provided by the condominium documents.
(d) A construction lien may not arise or attach to a condominium unit for work performed on the common elements not contracted by the developer, residential builder, or principal contractor or by the association of co-owners.
History:
1978, Act 59, Eff. July 1, 1978 ;-- Am. 2000, Act 379, Imd. Eff. Jan. 2, 2001
2023 Michigan Compiled Laws › Chapter 559 - Condominiums › Act 59 of 1978 - Condominium Act (559.101 - 559.276) › Section 559.234 - Recreational Facilities and Other Amenities; Compliance.

559.234 Recreational facilities and other amenities; compliance.
Sec. 134.
Recreational facilities and other amenities, whether on condominium property or on adjacent property with respect to which the condominium has an obligation of support, shall comply with requirements prescribed by the administrator, to assure equitable treatment of all users.
History:
1978, Act 59, Eff. July 1, 1978 ;-- Am. 1982, Act 538, Imd. Eff. Jan. 17, 1983
2023 Michigan Compiled Laws › Chapter 559 - Condominiums › Act 59 of 1978 - Condominium Act (559.101 - 559.276) › Section 559.236 - Repealed. 1982, Act 538, Imd. Eff. Jan. 17, 1983.

559.236 Repealed. 1982, Act 538, Imd. Eff. Jan. 17, 1983.
Compiler's Notes:
The repealed section pertained to assumption of written contractual obligations by successor developer.
2023 Michigan Compiled Laws › Chapter 559 - Condominiums › Act 59 of 1978 - Condominium Act (559.101 - 559.276) › Section 559.237 - Obligations of Developer Not Affected by Transfer of Interest.

559.237 Obligations of developer not affected by transfer of interest.
Sec. 137.
The obligations of the developer to condominium unit purchasers and to the association of co-owners shall not be affected by the transfer of the developer's interest in the condominium project.
History:
1978, Act 59, Eff. July 1, 1978
2023 Michigan Compiled Laws › Chapter 559 - Condominiums › Act 59 of 1978 - Condominium Act (559.101 - 559.276) › Section 559.238 - Repealed. 1982, Act 538, Imd. Eff. Jan. 17, 1983.

559.238 Repealed. 1982, Act 538, Imd. Eff. Jan. 17, 1983.
Compiler's Notes:
The repealed section pertained to reporting change in mortgagee to administrator.
2023 Michigan Compiled Laws › Chapter 559 - Condominiums › Act 59 of 1978 - Condominium Act (559.101 - 559.276) › Section 559.239 - Complaint for Nonpayment of Assessments; Answer; Set Off.

559.239 Complaint for nonpayment of assessments; answer; set off.
Sec. 139.
A co-owner may not assert in an answer, or set off to a complaint brought by the association for non-payment of assessments the fact that the association of co-owners or its agents have not provided the services or management to a co-owner(s).
History:
1978, Act 59, Eff. July 1, 1978
2023 Michigan Compiled Laws › Chapter 559 - Condominiums › Act 59 of 1978 - Condominium Act (559.101 - 559.276) › Section 559.240 - Reproduction of Document; Certified Reproduction or Certification as Evidence.

559.240 Reproduction of document; certified reproduction or certification as evidence.
Sec. 140.
(1) Upon request and at such reasonable charges as it prescribes, the administrator shall furnish to a person a reproduction pursuant to the records media act, certified under the seal of office if requested, of a document that is retained as a matter of public record. The administrator shall not charge or collect a fee for a reproduction of a document furnished to public officials for use in their official capacity.
(2) In a judicial or administrative proceeding or prosecution, if a reproduction in a medium pursuant to the records media act or a reproduction consisting of a printout or other output readable by sight from such a medium is certified as provided in subsection (1), that reproduction is prima facie evidence of the contents of the document certified and may be used for all purposes in place of the original.
(3) If the administrator is charged with the legal custody of a paper, document, record, or application and if an officer or employee of the administrator certifies that a diligent search was made in the files for the paper, document, record, or application, and the paper, document, record, or application does not exist, the certification is prima facie evidence of the facts so certified in all causes, matters, and proceedings in the same manner and with the like effect as if the officer or employee personally testified to the facts so certified in the court or hearing.
History:
1978, Act 59, Eff. July 1, 1978 ;-- Am. 1992, Act 208, Imd. Eff. Oct. 5, 1992
2023 Michigan Compiled Laws › Chapter 559 - Condominiums › Act 59 of 1978 - Condominium Act (559.101 - 559.276) › Section 559.241 - Law, Ordinance, or Regulation of Local Unit of Government; Limitations.

559.241 Law, ordinance, or regulation of local unit of government; limitations.
Sec. 141.
(1) A condominium project shall comply with applicable local law, ordinances, and regulations. Except as provided in subsection (2), a proposed or existing condominium project shall not be prohibited nor treated differently by any law, regulation, or ordinance of any local unit of government, which would apply to that project or development under a different form of ownership.
(2) Except as to a city having a population of more than 1 million persons, a local unit of government is preempted by the provisions of this act from enacting a law, regulation, ordinance, or other provision, which imposes a moratorium on conversion condominiums, or which provides rights for tenants of conversion condominiums or apartment buildings proposed as conversion condominiums, other than those provided in this act.
History:
1978, Act 59, Eff. July 1, 1978 ;-- Am. 1980, Act 283, Imd. Eff. Oct. 10, 1980 ;-- Am. 1980, Act 513, Imd. Eff. Jan. 26, 1981
2023 Michigan Compiled Laws › Chapter 559 - Condominiums › Act 59 of 1978 - Condominium Act (559.101 - 559.276) › Section 559.242 - Promulgation of Rules, Forms, and Orders; Definition of Terms.

559.242 Promulgation of rules, forms, and orders; definition of terms.
Sec. 142.
The administrator may promulgate rules, forms, and orders as are necessary to implement this act or which are necessary for the establishment of unusual forms of condominium projects; and may define any terms necessary in administration of the act. The rules and definition of terms shall be promulgated pursuant to Act No. 306 of the Public Acts of 1969, as amended, being sections 24.201 to 24.315 of the Michigan Compiled Laws.
History:
1978, Act 59, Eff. July 1, 1978
Admin Rule:
R 451.1301 et seq. and R 559.101 et seq. of the Michigan Administrative Code.
2023 Michigan Compiled Laws › Chapter 559 - Condominiums › Act 59 of 1978 - Condominium Act (559.101 - 559.276) › 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.

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.
Sec. 144.
(1) A contract to settle by arbitration may be executed by the developer and any claimant with respect to any claim against the developer that might be the subject of a civil action.
(2) At the exclusive option of a purchaser, co-owner, or person occupying a restricted unit under section 104b, the developer shall execute a contract to settle by arbitration any claim that might be the subject of a civil action against the developer, involves an amount less than $2,500.00, and arises out of or relates to a purchase agreement, condominium unit, or project.
(3) At the exclusive option of the association of co-owners, the developer shall execute a contract to settle by arbitration any claim that might be the subject of a civil action against the developer, arises out of or relates to the common elements of a condominium project, and involves an amount of $10,000.00 or less.
(4) The period of limitations prescribed by law for the bringing of a civil action applies to the execution of a contract to settle by arbitration under this section.
(5) All costs of arbitration under this section shall be allocated in the manner provided by the arbitration association.
(6) A contract to settle by arbitration under this section shall specify that the arbitration be conducted by the arbitration association.
(7) The arbitrator or arbitrators of an arbitration under this section shall be appointed as provided by reasonable rules of the arbitration association.
(8) Arbitration under this act shall proceed according to the uniform arbitration act. The procedures of the uniform arbitration act may be supplemented by reasonable rules of the arbitration association.
(9) An arbitration award entered in an arbitration under this section is binding on the parties to the arbitration.
History:
Add. 1982, Act 538, Imd. Eff. Jan. 17, 1983 ;-- Am. 2012, Act 369, Eff. July 1, 2013
2023 Michigan Compiled Laws › Chapter 559 - Condominiums › Act 59 of 1978 - Condominium Act (559.101 - 559.276) › Section 559.245 - Complaint Copy to Developer; Notice of Available Remedies.

559.245 Complaint copy to developer; notice of available remedies.
Sec. 145.
Upon receipt of an oral or written complaint with respect to a developer of a condominium project, the administrator shall forward a copy of the complaint to the affected developer, and shall mail a notice of the available remedies to the complainant. The notice of available remedies shall include all of the following, at a minimum:
(a) The right to bring an action under section 115.
(b) The right to arbitration under section 144.
(c) The right to lodge a complaint pursuant to article 5 of the occupational code, sections 501 to 522 of Act No. 299 of the Public Acts of 1980, being sections 339.501 to 339.522 of the Michigan Compiled Laws.
(d) The right to initiate an investigation or bring an action under the Michigan consumer protection act, Act No. 331 of the Public Acts of 1976, being sections 445.901 to 445.922 of the Michigan Compiled Laws.
(e) The right to notify the appropriate enforcing agency of an alleged violation of the state construction code, other applicable building code, or construction regulations. As used in this subdivision, “enforcing agency” has the meaning ascribed to that term in the state construction code act of 1972, Act No. 230 of the Public Acts of 1972, being sections 125.1501 to 125.1531 of the Michigan Compiled Laws.
History:
Add. 1982, Act 538, Imd. Eff. Jan. 17, 1983
2023 Michigan Compiled Laws › Chapter 559 - Condominiums › Act 59 of 1978 - Condominium Act (559.101 - 559.276) › Section 559.250 - Discretionary Powers of Administrator; Exercise.

559.250 Discretionary powers of administrator; exercise.
Sec. 150.
The discretionary powers granted to the administrator under sections 151 to 156 shall be exercised only with respect to actions which materially endanger or have endangered the public interest or the interest of condominium co-owners, as enumerated in section 154.
History:
Add. 1982, Act 538, Imd. Eff. Jan. 17, 1983
2023 Michigan Compiled Laws › Chapter 559 - Condominiums › Act 59 of 1978 - Condominium Act (559.101 - 559.276) › Section 559.251-559.255 - Repealed. 1982, Act 538, Eff. Jan. 18, 1986;—1988, Act 109, Imd. Eff. Apr. 11, 1988.

559.251-559.255 Repealed. 1982, Act 538, Eff. Jan. 18, 1986;—1988, Act 109, Imd. Eff. Apr. 11, 1988.
Compiler's Notes:
The repealed sections pertained to investigations of, and actions for, violations of the act or rules promulgated pursuant thereto. As to validity of enactment of “sunset provision” under Const 1963, art 4, § 24, see OAG, 1987-1988, No 6438 (May 21, 1987).
2023 Michigan Compiled Laws › Chapter 559 - Condominiums › Act 59 of 1978 - Condominium Act (559.101 - 559.276) › Section 559.256 - Prohibited Representations.

559.256 Prohibited representations.
Sec. 156.
A person may not represent that the fact that an application under this act is filed or a permit is granted constitutes a finding by the administrator that a document filed under this act is true, complete, or not misleading. A person may not represent that the administrator passed upon the merits or qualifications of, or recommended or gave approval to, a person, developer, transaction, or condominium project.
History:
1978, Act 59, Eff. July 1, 1978
2023 Michigan Compiled Laws › Chapter 559 - Condominiums › Act 59 of 1978 - Condominium Act (559.101 - 559.276) › Section 559.257 - Repealed. 1982, Act 538, Eff. Jan. 18, 1986;—1988, Act 109, Imd. Eff. Apr. 11, 1988.

559.257 Repealed. 1982, Act 538, Eff. Jan. 18, 1986;—1988, Act 109, Imd. Eff. Apr. 11, 1988.
Compiler's Notes:
The repealed section pertained to show cause orders and hearings concerning violations of the act or rules promulgated pursuant thereto.As to validity of enactment of “sunset provision” under Const 1963, art 4, § 24, see OAG, 1987-1988, No 6438 (May 21, 1987).
2023 Michigan Compiled Laws › Chapter 559 - Condominiums › Act 59 of 1978 - Condominium Act (559.101 - 559.276) › 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.

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.
Sec. 158.
A person who wilfully authorizes, directs, or aids in the publication, advertisement, distribution, or circulation of a statement or representation concerning a condominium project which misrepresents the facts concerning the condominium project as set forth in the recorded master deed; a person who, with knowledge that an advertisement pamphlet, prospectus, or letter concerning a condominium project contains a written statement that is false or fraudulent, issues, circulates, publishes, or distributes the advertisement, pamphlet, prospectus, or letter; or a person who represents or causes or permits the representation of any property as a condominium project when the property was not recorded as a condominium project under the terms of this act, is guilty of a misdemeanor and shall be punished by a fine of not more than $10,000.00, or imprisonment for not more than 1 year, or both. Each violation constitutes a separate offense, the terms of imprisonment may run consecutively, and the fines may be aggregated. An action under this section shall be brought by the prosecuting attorney of the county in which the property is located, or by the department of attorney general.
History:
1978, Act 59, Eff. July 1, 1978 ;-- Am. 1982, Act 538, Imd. Eff. Jan. 17, 1983
2023 Michigan Compiled Laws › Chapter 559 - Condominiums › Act 59 of 1978 - Condominium Act (559.101 - 559.276) › Section 559.259 - Injunction.

559.259 Injunction.
Sec. 159.
In addition to any other penalty or remedy, the prosecuting attorney of the county in which the property is located or the department of attorney general may bring an action in a court of competent jurisdiction against a person to enjoin the person from engaging or continuing in a violation of this act.
History:
1978, Act 59, Eff. July 1, 1978 ;-- Am. 1982, Act 538, Imd. Eff. Jan. 17, 1983
2023 Michigan Compiled Laws › Chapter 559 - Condominiums › Act 59 of 1978 - Condominium Act (559.101 - 559.276) › Section 559.260 - Repealed. 1982, Act 538, Imd. Eff. Jan. 17, 1983.

559.260 Repealed. 1982, Act 538, Imd. Eff. Jan. 17, 1983.
Compiler's Notes:
The repealed section pertained to action under MCL 559.258 or MCL 559.259.
2023 Michigan Compiled Laws › Chapter 559 - Condominiums › Act 59 of 1978 - Condominium Act (559.101 - 559.276) › Section 559.270 - Effect of Act and 1982 Amendatory Act; Consummation of Proceedings; Continuation or Institution of Proceedings.

559.270 Effect of act and 1982 amendatory act; consummation of proceedings; continuation or institution of proceedings.
Sec. 170.
(1) This act does not impair or affect any act done, offense committed or right accruing, accrued, or acquired, or a liability, penalty, forfeiture, or punishment incurred before this act takes effect, but the same may be enjoyed, asserted, and enforced, as fully and to the same extent as if this act had not been passed. Proceedings may be consummated under and in accordance with Act No. 229 of the Public Acts of 1963, as amended, being sections 559.1 to 559.31 of the Michigan Compiled Laws. Proceedings pending at the effective date of this act and proceedings instituted thereafter for any act, offense committed, right accruing, accrued or acquired, or liability, penalty, forfeiture or punishment incurred before the effective date of this act may be continued or instituted under and in accordance with Act No. 229 of the Public Acts of 1963, as amended.
(2) The 1982 amendatory act which added this subsection does not impair or affect any act done, offense committed, or right accruing, accrued, or acquired, or a liability, penalty, forfeiture, or punishment incurred before this 1982 amendatory act takes effect, but the same may be enjoyed, asserted, and enforced, as fully and to the same extent as if this 1982 amendatory act had not taken effect. Proceedings may be consummated under and in accordance with the provisions of Act No. 59 of the Public Acts of 1978, being sections 559.101 to 559.272 of the Michigan Compiled Laws, that were in effect 1 day before the effective date of this 1982 amendatory act. Proceedings pending at the effective date of this 1982 amendatory act and proceedings instituted thereafter for any act, offense committed, right accruing, accrued, or acquired, or liability, penalty, forfeiture, or punishment incurred before the effective date of this 1982 amendatory act may be continued or instituted under and in accordance with the provisions of Act No. 59 of the Public Acts of 1978, that were in effect 1 day before the effective date of this 1982 amendatory act.
History:
1978, Act 59, Eff. July 1, 1978 ;-- Am. 1982, Act 538, Imd. Eff. Jan. 17, 1983
2023 Michigan Compiled Laws › Chapter 559 - Condominiums › Act 59 of 1978 - Condominium Act (559.101 - 559.276) › Section 559.271 - Repeal of MCL 559.1 to 559.31.

559.271 Repeal of MCL 559.1 to 559.31.
Sec. 171.
Act No. 229 of the Public Acts of 1963, as amended, being sections 559.1 to 559.31 of the Compiled Laws of 1970, is repealed.
History:
1978, Act 59, Eff. July 1, 1978
2023 Michigan Compiled Laws › Chapter 559 - Condominiums › Act 59 of 1978 - Condominium Act (559.101 - 559.276) › Section 559.272 - Effective Date; Requirements for Disclosure Statement.

559.272 Effective date; requirements for disclosure statement.
Sec. 172.
This act shall take effect July 1, 1978. Requirements for the disclosure statement shall not take effect until October 1, 1978.
History:
1978, Act 59, Eff. July 1, 1978
2023 Michigan Compiled Laws › Chapter 559 - Condominiums › Act 59 of 1978 - Condominium Act (559.101 - 559.276) › Section 559.274 - Repealed. 2002, Act 283, Imd. Eff. May 9, 2002.

559.274 Repealed. 2002, Act 283, Imd. Eff. May 9, 2002.
Compiler's Notes:
The repealed section pertained to request to administrator to act on specific application or request.
2023 Michigan Compiled Laws › Chapter 559 - Condominiums › Act 59 of 1978 - Condominium Act (559.101 - 559.276) › Section 559.275 - Powers of Administrator.

559.275 Powers of administrator.
Sec. 175.
Notwithstanding any other provision of this act, prior laws, or condominium documents, the administrator after the effective date of this section, shall have no authority to review any condominium project or condominium documents or any amendments thereto, or to issue any approval or disapproval concerning any condominium project in this state, whenever established, nor shall it exercise other powers with respect to condominium projects, except that the administrator shall retain, until January 1, 1984, authority to review and approve, at the request of a condominium association, amendments offered by such condominium association to documents for a project approved under Act No. 59 of the Public Acts of 1978, if such approval is determined by the administrator to be necessary for the efficient operation of the project or essential to the viability of the project, and where such approval would not reduce or adversely impact the consumer protection provisions of this act. The administrator shall also retain its rule making and related powers under section 142 and its enforcement powers specifically authorized under sections 150, 151, 152, 153, 154, 155, and 157 while those sections are in effect.
History:
Add. 1983, Act 113, Imd. Eff. July 12, 1983
2023 Michigan Compiled Laws › Chapter 559 - Condominiums › Act 59 of 1978 - Condominium Act (559.101 - 559.276) › Section 559.276 - Statute of Limitations.

559.276 Statute of limitations.
Sec. 176.
(1) The following limitations apply in a cause of action arising out of the development or construction of the common elements of a condominium project, or the management, operation, or control of a condominium project:
(a) If the cause of action accrues on or before the transitional control date, a person shall not maintain an action against a developer, residential builder, licensed architect, contractor, sales agent, or manager of a condominium project later than 3 years after the transitional control date or 2 years after the date on which the cause of action accrued, whichever occurs later.
(b) If the cause of action accrues after the transitional control date, a person shall not maintain an action against a developer, residential builder, licensed architect, contractor, sales agent, or manager of a condominium project later than 2 years after the date on which the cause of action accrued.
(2) Subsection (1) applies only to condominium projects established on or after the effective date of the amendatory act that added this subsection.
History:
Add. 2000, Act 379, Imd. Eff. Jan. 2, 2001 ;-- Am. 2002, Act 283, Imd. Eff. May 9, 2002
2023 Michigan Compiled Laws › Chapter 560 - Subdivision Control Act of 1967 › Repealed - Act 172 of 1929 - The Plat Act of 1929 (560.1 - 560.80)

THE PLAT ACT OF 1929
Act 172 of 1929
560.1-560.80 Repealed. 1954, Act 186, Eff. Aug. 13, 1954;—1967, Act 288, Eff. Jan. 1, 1968.
2023 Michigan Compiled Laws › Chapter 560 - Subdivision Control Act of 1967 › Act 288 of 1967 - Land Division Act (560.101 - 560.293) › 288-1967-GENERAL-PROVISIONS - General Provisions (560.101...560.109b) › Section 560.101 - Short Title.

560.101 Short title.
Sec. 101.
This act shall be known and may be cited as the “land division act”.
History:
1967, Act 288, Eff. Jan. 1, 1968 ;-- Am. 1996, Act 591, Eff. Mar. 31, 1997
Compiler's Notes:
For transfer of powers and duties of the State Treasurer relative to subdivision control to the Department of Commerce, see E.R.O. No. 1980-1, compiled at MCL 16.732 of the Michigan Compiled Laws.
Popular Name:
Plat Act
Popular Name:
Subdivision Control