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MI HB4919
Bill
Status
9/29/2015
Primary Sponsor
Klint Kesto
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AI Summary
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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"
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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
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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
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Modifies Section 107 to make co-owner lawsuits against the association subject to Section 60, establishing a hierarchy where board action authority takes precedence
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Modifies Section 115 to require that persons or associations bringing actions for violations of the Condominium Act comply with Section 60's requirements
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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