2001 House Bill 5486 / 2002 Public Act 283

Introduced in the House

Dec. 11, 2001

Introduced by Rep. Mike Bishop (R-45)

To require a developer to get prior consent from co-owners and others having an interest in the project before removing any unbuilt unit from a condominium development plan designated as “must be built.” It would address details of how common expenses are to be assessed, specify that certain voting rights only apply to first mortgage holders, and expand disclosure requirements for an owner who wishes to rent out a unit.

Referred to the Committee on Commerce

Feb. 14, 2002

Substitute offered by Rep. Mike Bishop (R-45)

To replace the previous version of the bill with a version recommended by the committee which reported it. The substitute incorporates changes resulting from committee testimony and deliberation. These changes do not affect the substance of the bill as previously described.

The substitute passed by voice vote

Passed in the House 98 to 0 (details)

Received in the Senate

Feb. 14, 2002

To require a developer to get prior consent from co-owners and others having an interest in the project before removing any unbuilt unit from a condominium development plan designated as “must be built.” It would address details of how common expenses are to be assessed, specify that certain voting rights only apply to first mortgage holders, and expand disclosure requirements for an owner who wishes to rent out a unit.

March 19, 2002

Amendment offered

To replace the previous version of the bill with a version recommended by the committee which reported it, amended to clarify that the bill applies to new condo projects only, not existing ones.

The amendment passed by voice vote

March 20, 2002

Passed in the Senate 37 to 0 (details)

To require a developer to get prior consent from co-owners and others having an interest in the project before removing any unbuilt unit from a condominium development plan designated as “must be built.” It would address details of how common expenses are to be assessed, specify that certain voting rights only apply to first mortgage holders, and expand disclosure requirements for an owner who wishes to rent out a unit. The bill applies to new condo projects only, not existing ones.

Received in the House

March 20, 2002

March 21, 2002

Passed in the House 104 to 0 (details)

To concur with the Senate-passed version of the bill.

Received in the Senate

March 21, 2002

April 25, 2002

Substitute offered by Sen. Willis Bullard (R-15)

To replace the previous version of the bill with one that clarifies the statute of limitations on lawsuits by condo owners.

The substitute passed by voice vote

Passed in the Senate 36 to 0 (details)

To require a developer to get prior consent from co-owners and others having an interest in the project before removing any unbuilt unit from a condominium development plan designated as “must be built.” It would address details of how common expenses are to be assessed, specify that certain voting rights only apply to first mortgage holders, and expand disclosure requirements for an owner who wishes to rent out a unit. The bill applies to new condo projects only, not existing ones. The Senate had requested the return of the bill to insert provision that clarifies the statute of limitations on lawsuits by condo owners.

Received in the House

April 25, 2002

April 30, 2002

Passed in the House 106 to 0 (details)

To concur with the Senate-passed version of the bill.

Received in the Senate

April 30, 2002

Signed by Gov. John Engler

May 8, 2002