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MI HB4919

Bill

Status

Introduced

9/29/2015

Primary Sponsor

Klint Kesto

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Origin

House of Representatives

98th Legislature

AI Summary

  • Removes language limiting the association of co-owners' power to assert, defend, or settle claims only regarding "common elements" and expands it to cover claims "in connection with the condominium project"

  • Grants the board of directors explicit power to assert, defend, or settle claims on behalf of all co-owners in connection with the condominium project without requiring a separate vote

  • Voids any provision in articles of incorporation or condominium documents that requires a co-owner vote to authorize board legal fees and costs or that otherwise restricts the board's power to take legal action

  • Modifies Section 107 to make co-owner lawsuits against the association subject to Section 60, establishing a hierarchy where board action authority takes precedence

  • Modifies Section 115 to require that persons or associations bringing actions for violations of the Condominium Act comply with Section 60's requirements

  • Takes effect 90 days after enactment

Legislative Description

Housing; condominium; legal actions on behalf of and against co-owners of a condominium association; authorize board of directors to initiate or defend. Amends secs. 60, 107 & 115 of 1978 PA 59 (MCL 559.160 et seq.).

Housing: condominium

Last Action

Referred To Second Reading

12/6/2016

Committee Referrals

Judiciary9/29/2015

Full Bill Text

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