Law On Construction In Michigan
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(1) Unless subsection (2) or (3) applies, a judgment lien expires 5 years after the date it is recorded.
In Michigan, the statute of limitations for a breach of contract action is 6 years.
AN ACT to establish, protect, and enforce by lien the rights of persons performing labor or providing material or equipment for the improvement of real property; to provide for defenses to construction liens; to provide remedies and prescribe penalties; and to repeal acts and parts of acts.
Note: if the project is residential, a general contractor may only file a lien if there is a written contract with the property owner.
The Michigan Licensing Law gives a homeowner an exemption to act as his or her own general contractor. This means in the case of his or her own single-family residence, that they will occupy, the homeowner may obtain a building permit for construction at his or her own home.
Must be 18 or older. Must hold a Michigan driver's license. Complete the 60-hour course. Pass the residential contractor or maintenance and alteration contractor test.
Code Enforcement How Do I report...? Construction sites are allowed to operate between the hours of a.m. and p.m., Monday-Saturday. Construction noise is allowed during these hours. Other forms of noise pollution, such as loud radios, could be a possible violation.
That contract must include specific information about your rights and responsibilities. In addition, any changes made to that contract must be in writing, be legible, be easy to understand, and inform you of your rights to cancel or rescind the contract.
Michigan construction contract requirements Only residential construction contracts are regulated in Michigan. Such contracts must be in writing, include the contractor's license number (if a license is required), and cite the statute that requires the contractor to be licensed for their particular trade.
What Is a Reasonable Up-Front Deposit for a Contractor? Job SizeDeposit Small 50% Large 10%–20% Custom or specialized Up to 50%
