MCL 559.184a

Maintenance Repairs & Common Elements October 29, 2018

MCL 559.234 and Mich Admin R 559.111: Know the Rules Related to Shared Recreational Facilities in Condominiums

Recreational facilities in condominiums are often one of the many amenities that draw potential purchasers to a particular condominium.  Co-owners enjoy the use of recreational facilities such as barbeques, basketball courts, boat launches/slips, clubhouses, gyms, parks, picnic areas, pools, private lakes, saunas, spas or tennis courts in many condominiums.  Many recreational facilities are common elements that are located within a…
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Construction Defects & Developer Turnover February 8, 2017

MCL 559.184: When Can a Purchaser Withdraw From an Agreement to Purchase a New Condominium?

Purchasing a new construction condominium is an exciting prospect for many people.  However, condominium purchasers are often provided with a large amount of information and requested to make numerous decisions in a short period of time.  In many instances, potential condominium purchasers are completely unfamiliar with condominium associations altogether.  While condominium living certainly has many potential benefits, some purchasers may…
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Condo & HOA Legislation October 11, 2016

The Michigan Condominium Act: Time for a Change

The Michigan Condominium Act was enacted in 1978 and is now over thirty-five years old. While significant amendments were made to the Michigan Condominium Act in 2001 and 2002, the Michigan Condominium Act does not currently meet the needs of various stakeholders as it is outdated and disorganized. In 2015 and 2016, the Michigan Legislature introduced five (5) bills that…
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