Allison v. AEW CAPITAL MANAGEMENT, LLP

We granted leave to appeal to address the following questions: (1) whether parking lots in leased residential areas constitute “common areas” under MCL 554.139(l)(a); (2) whether the natural accumulation of snow and ice is subject to the lessor’s duty set *423forth in MCL 554.139(l)(a) to keep premises and common areas “fit for the use intended by the parties”; and (3) whether the natural accumulation of snow and ice is subject to the lessor’s duty set forth in MCL 554.139(l)(b) to “keep the premises in reasonable repair.” We answer the first two questions in the affirmative and the third…