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MI SB0901

Bill

Status

Passed

12/27/2012

Primary Sponsor

Tonya Schuitmaker

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Origin

Senate

96th Legislature

AI Summary

  • Allows developers and claimants to execute arbitration contracts for any claims that might be subject to civil action.

  • Requires developers to arbitrate claims by purchasers, co-owners, or restricted unit occupants involving amounts less than $2,500 arising from purchase agreements, condominium units, or projects.

  • Requires developers to arbitrate claims by condominium associations involving $10,000 or less relating to common elements of condominium projects.

  • Arbitrations must be conducted by an arbitration association according to the Uniform Arbitration Act, with costs allocated as provided by the association's rules and arbitration awards binding on all parties.

  • Takes effect July 1, 2013, contingent upon Senate Bill No. 903 of the 96th Legislature being enacted into law.

Legislative Description

Civil procedure; alternate dispute resolution; condominium act; revise arbitration provisions to reflect adoption of uniform arbitration act. Amends sec. 144 of 1978 PA 59 (MCL 559.244). TIE BAR WITH: SB 0903'12

Housing, condominium

Last Action

Assigned Pa 0369'12

12/27/2012

Committee Referrals

Judiciary1/24/2012

Full Bill Text

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