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Mich. Comp. Laws § 559.108 (2026)

“Master deed” defined.

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CONDOMINIUM ACT


Act 59 of 1978


559.108 “Master deed” defined.

Sec. 8.

    "Master deed" means the condominium document recording the condominium project to which are attached as exhibits and incorporated by reference the bylaws for the project and the condominium subdivision plan for the project. The master deed shall include all of the following:

    (a) An accurate legal description of the land involved in the project.

    (b) A statement designating the condominium units served by the limited common elements and clearly defining the rights in the limited common elements.

    (c) A statement showing the total percentage of value for the condominium project and the separate percentages of values assigned to each individual condominium unit identifying the condominium units by the numbers assigned in the condominium subdivision plan.

    (d) Identification of the local unit of government with which the detailed architectural plans and specifications for the project have been filed.

    (e) Any other matter which is appropriate for the project.

History: 1978, Act 59, Eff. July 1, 1978 ;-- Am. 1982, Act 538, Imd. Eff. Jan. 17, 1983

Notes of Decisions
Cited in 16 cases (4 in the last 5 years), 2002–2026 · leading case: Rossow v. Brentwood Farms Dev., Inc, 651 N.W.2d 458 (Mich. Ct. App. 2002).
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Rossow v. Brentwood Farms Dev., Inc, 651 N.W.2d 458 (Mich. Ct. App. 2002). “MCL 559.108. Brentwood Farms attached a site plan as part of the master deed.”
Tuscany Grove Ass'n v. Peraino, 875 N.W.2d 234 (Mich. Ct. App. 2015). “103(9) and (10); MCL 559.108. Condominium bylaws are interpreted according to the rules governing the interpretation of a contract.”
Bayberry Grp. Inc v. Crystal Beach Condo. Ass'n (Mich. Ct. App. 2020). · cites it 3× “104(1), is established upon the recording of a master deed, MCL 559.”
Joel Dorfman v. Pierce Martin LLC (Mich. Ct. App. 2017). “, the administration of a condominium project is governed by the condominium bylaws. MCL 559.153. “Bylaws are attached to the master deed and, along with the other condominium documents, the bylaws dictate the rights and obligations of a co-owner in the condominium.”
Joel Dorfman v. Pierce Martin LLC (Mich. Ct. App. 2017). “, the administration of a condominium project is governed by the condominium bylaws. MCL 559.153. “Bylaws are attached to the master deed and, along with the other condominium documents, the bylaws dictate the rights and obligations of a co-owner in the condominium.”
Ferry Beaubien LLC v. Centurion Place on Ferry Street Condo (Mich. Ct. App. 2017). “MCL 559.108 of the MCA defines “master deed” as follows: “Master deed” means the condominium document recording the condominium project to which are attached as exhibits and incorporated by reference the bylaws for the project and the condominium subdivision plan for the project.”
Ferry Beaubien LLC v. Centurion Place on Ferry Street Condo (Mich. Ct. App. 2017). “MCL 559.108 of the MCA defines “master deed” as follows: “Master deed” means the condominium document recording the condominium project to which are attached as exhibits and incorporated by reference the bylaws for the project and the condominium subdivision plan for the project.”
Sawgrass Ridge Condo. Ass'n v. Louis J Alarie (Mich. Ct. App. 2018). “The Condominium master deed and incorporated bylaws, MCL 559.108, is in the nature of a contract between condominium owners and the condominium association.”
Sawgrass Ridge Condo. Ass'n v. Louis J Alarie (Mich. Ct. App. 2018). “The Condominium master deed and incorporated bylaws, MCL 559.108, is in the nature of a contract between condominium owners and the condominium association.”
Joseph E Decaminada v. Bruce a Hammond (Mich. Ct. App. 2020). “, provides that the “administration of a condominium project is governed by the condominium bylaws” attached to the master deed, along with the subdivision plan.”
Copperfield Villas Ass'n v. Barry Tuer Jr (Mich. Ct. App. 2020). “103(9)and (10); MCL 559.108. Condominium bylaws are interpreted according to the rules governing the interpretation of a contract.”
Deep Harbor Condo. Ass'n v. Marine Adventure LLC (Mich. Ct. App. 2020). “The Condominium Act also dictates that common expenses must be assessed against condominium units “in proportion to the percentages of value or other provisions as may be contained in the master deed for apportionment of expenses of administration.”
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— Mich. Comp. Laws § 559.108(a) — 1 case
Bayberry Grp. Inc v. Crystal Beach Condo. Ass'n (Mich. Ct. App. 2020). “104(1), is established upon the recording of a master deed, MCL 559.”
— Mich. Comp. Laws § 559.108(c) — 1 case
Deep Harbor Condo. Ass'n v. Marine Adventure LLC (Mich. Ct. App. 2020). “The Condominium Act also dictates that common expenses must be assessed against condominium units “in proportion to the percentages of value or other provisions as may be contained in the master deed for apportionment of expenses of administration.”
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