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                                                                EXHIBIT 23

                       CONSENT OF INDEPENDENT ACCOUNTANTS


We consent to the incorporation by reference in the registration statements of
Sun Communities, Inc. on Forms S-3 (File No. 33-95694; File No. 333-152; File
No. 333-1822; File No. 333-2522; File No. 333-3268; File No. 333-11911; File 
No. 333-14595; File No. 333-19855; File No. 333-23537) and on Form S-8 (File 
No. 333-11923) of our report dated February 25, 1997, on our audits of the
consolidated financial statements and financial statement schedule of Sun
Communities, Inc. as of December 31, 1996 and 1995, and for the years ended
December 31, 1996, 1995, and 1994, which report is included in this Annual
Report on Form 10-K.


/s/ Coopers & Lybrand L.L.P.


Coopers & Lybrand L.L.P.
Detroit, Michigan
March 27, 1997