Michigan § 445.834 - Removed parts; return; retention.
Full text of Michigan Michigan Compiled Laws § 445.834 — Removed parts; return; retention., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 445.834. Removed parts; return; retention.
Except as otherwise provided in subsection (2), the service dealer shall return all parts removed from the appliance to the customer unless the customer declines, in writing, to receive the removed part.
The service dealer may retain any part that has a core charge or exchange rate, contains hazardous material, or is returned to the manufacturer as required by the manufacturer's warranty if the service dealer provides to the customer, at the completion of the repair, service, or maintenance, a written statement on the final bill describing the reason for the retention of the part.
Source: official Michigan text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Michigan § 445.834
What does Michigan Compiled Laws § 445.834 cover?
Section 445.834 ("Removed parts; return; retention.") is part of the Michigan Compiled Laws, the codified statutory law of Michigan. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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