Sec. 81.
(1) When a person, including a nonresident of this state, files a notice under section 71, records a master deed, or engages in conduct prohibited or made actionable by this act or a rule promulgated or order issued under this act and personal jurisdiction over the person cannot otherwise be obtained in this state, that conduct shall be considered equivalent to the person's appointment of the administrator as his or her attorney to receive service of process in any noncriminal action or proceeding against the person or the person's successor, personal representative, or administrator which grows out of that conduct and which is brought under this act or any rule promulgated or order issued under this act, with the same force and validity as if served on the person personally.
(2) Service under subsection (1) may be made by filing a copy of the process in the office of the administrator together with a $25.00 fee. Service is not effective unless the plaintiff, which may be the administrator in an action or proceeding instituted by it, immediately sends notice of the service and a copy of the process by registered or certified mail to the defendant or respondent at the person's last known address, or takes other steps which are reasonably calculated to give actual notice and unless the plaintiff's affidavit of compliance with this section is filed in the case on or before the return day of the process, if any, or within such further time as the court allows.
History: 1978, Act 59, Eff. July 1, 1978 ;-- Am. 1982, Act 538, Imd. Eff. Jan. 17, 1983
Structure Michigan Compiled Laws
Act 59 of 1978 - Condominium Act (559.101 - 559.276)
Section 559.101 - Short Title.
Section 559.102 - Meanings of Words and Phrases.
Section 559.103 - Definitions; a to C.
Section 559.104 - Definitions; C.
Section 559.105 - Definitions; C.
Section 559.106 - Definitions; C to G.
Section 559.107 - Definitions; L to M.
Section 559.108 - “Master Deed” Defined.
Section 559.109 - Definitions; P.
Section 559.110 - Definitions; R to T.
Section 559.115 - Construction or Interpretation of Act.
Section 559.131 - Condominium Project Containing Convertible Area; Contents of Master Deed.
Section 559.132 - Expandable Condominium Project; Contents of Master Deed.
Section 559.133 - Contractable Condominium Project; Contents of Master Deed.
Section 559.135 - Easements; Creation; Description; Contents.
Section 559.140 - Easement for Encroachment.
Section 559.144 - Transferable Easement as to Common Elements for Purpose of Making Improvements.
Section 559.146 - Restrictions and Covenants.
Section 559.147 - Improvements or Alterations by Co-Owners.
Section 559.148 - Relocation of Boundaries Between Adjoining Condominium Units.
Section 559.149 - Subdivision of Condominium Units.
Section 559.150 - Termination of Condominium Project or Amendment of Master Deed by Developer.
Section 559.153 - Bylaws Governing Administration of Condominium Project; Amendments; Recording.
Section 559.155 - Voiding Service Contract and Management Contract.
Section 559.156 - Bylaws; Permissible Provisions.
Section 559.156a - Displaying United States Flag on Condominium Unit; Applicability of Section.
Section 559.158 - Acquisition of Title by Foreclosure of First Mortgage; Liability for Assessments.
Section 559.159 - Submission of Property With Mortgage of Record.
Section 559.160 - Action on Behalf of and Against Co-Owners.
Section 559.161 - Condominium Unit as Sole Property.
Section 559.162 - Ownership of Condominium Unit.
Section 559.163 - Rights of Co-Owner.
Section 559.165 - Compliance With Master Deed, Bylaws, Rules, and Regulations.
Section 559.168 - Availability of Condominium Documents.
Section 559.169 - Assessment of Common Expenses; Contribution of Co-Owner.
Section 559.170 - Repealed. 1982, Act 538, Imd. Eff. Jan. 17, 1983.
Section 559.171 - Notice of Proposed Action.
Section 559.172b - Air Space Over Fee.
Section 559.181 - Service of Process.
Section 559.181a - Promotional Material; Labeling Structure or Improvement “Need Not Be built.”
Section 559.182 - Repealed. 1982, Act 538, Imd. Eff. Jan. 17, 1983.
Section 559.185 - Liquidated Damages in Case of Default; Actual Damages; Receipt of Escrowed Funds.
Section 559.186, 559.187 - Repealed. 1982, Act 538, Imd. Eff. Jan. 17, 1983.
Section 559.189 - Repealed. 1982, Act 538, Imd. Eff. Jan. 17, 1983.
Section 559.190a - Voting Procedures.
Section 559.192, 559.193 - Repealed. 1982, Act 538, Imd. Eff. Jan. 17, 1983.
Section 559.194 - Title Insurance Policy.
Section 559.201-559.203 - Repealed. 1982, Act 538, Imd. Eff. Jan. 17, 1983.
Section 559.203a - Repealed. 1983, Act 113, Imd. Eff. July 12, 1983.
Section 559.204 - Conversion Condominium Project; Notice; Termination of Tenancy.
Section 559.204c - Repealed. 1985, Act 183, Imd. Eff. Dec. 18, 1985.
Section 559.204e - Legislative Intent; Examination of Relevant Information; Recommendation.
Section 559.205 - Reserve Fund.
Section 559.206 - Default by Co-Owner; Relief.
Section 559.208 - Assessment Lien; Priority; Foreclosure; Bid; Actions; Receiver.
Section 559.209 - Liability for Torts.
Section 559.210 - Repealed. 1982, Act 538, Imd. Eff. Jan. 17, 1983.
Section 559.214 - Homestead Exemption.
Section 559.222 - Mobile Home Condominium Project; Disclosure.
Section 559.222b - Extended Lease Arrangement.
Section 559.223 - Mobile Home Condominium Project; Leasing Agreements.
Section 559.225, 559.226 - Repealed. 1982, Act 538, Imd. Eff. Jan. 17, 1983.
Section 559.227 - Compliance by Developer of Mobile Home Condominium; Prohibited Requirements.
Section 559.231 - Special Assessments and Property Taxes.
Section 559.232 - Construction Lien; Limitations.
Section 559.233 - Eminent Domain.
Section 559.234 - Recreational Facilities and Other Amenities; Compliance.
Section 559.235 - Successor Developer.
Section 559.236 - Repealed. 1982, Act 538, Imd. Eff. Jan. 17, 1983.
Section 559.237 - Obligations of Developer Not Affected by Transfer of Interest.
Section 559.238 - Repealed. 1982, Act 538, Imd. Eff. Jan. 17, 1983.
Section 559.239 - Complaint for Nonpayment of Assessments; Answer; Set Off.
Section 559.240 - Reproduction of Document; Certified Reproduction or Certification as Evidence.
Section 559.241 - Law, Ordinance, or Regulation of Local Unit of Government; Limitations.
Section 559.242 - Promulgation of Rules, Forms, and Orders; Definition of Terms.
Section 559.245 - Complaint Copy to Developer; Notice of Available Remedies.
Section 559.250 - Discretionary Powers of Administrator; Exercise.
Section 559.256 - Prohibited Representations.
Section 559.260 - Repealed. 1982, Act 538, Imd. Eff. Jan. 17, 1983.
Section 559.271 - Repeal of MCL 559.1 to 559.31.
Section 559.272 - Effective Date; Requirements for Disclosure Statement.
Section 559.273 - Applicability of Amendatory Act; Applicability of Certain Subsections.
Section 559.274 - Repealed. 2002, Act 283, Imd. Eff. May 9, 2002.