Michigan Condominium & Homeowner Association News
- Four Lakes Task Force Files Motion to Expedite Homeowners Association Appeal of Special Assessment (MI) March 13, 2024The governing body of the four lakes and dams in Midland and Gladwin counties is hoping a court will expedite an appeal filed by a homeowners association. Read the article…………………………….
- Tax dispute pauses restoration of four flooded dams in Midland and Gladwin counties (MI) March 5, 2024In a complaint filed in Midland County Circuit Court late last month, lawyers for the Heron Cove Association of property owners said the assessments are “grossly disproportionate” to any expected increase in the properties’ market value and amount to an unconstitutional taking of property without due process or just compensation. Read the article…………………………….
- Residents fed up with drainage issues in Mason (MI) January 31, 2024A neighborhood in Ingham County has been experiencing escalating episodes of flooding over the last several years. That’s been the experience for neighbors behind Villages at Franklin Farms in Mason.Read the article…………………………….
- Condo association wants to opt out of waste-hauler agreement (MI) December 16, 2023A Spring Lake Township condo association is asking the Township Board of Trustees for help with their unique issue with the township’s waste-hauler agreement. Read the article……………………………
- Sherman Woods Neighborhood Gears Up For Eighth Annual Red Kettle Campaign To Spread Christmas Cheer (MI) November 27, 2023Port Huron’s Sherman Woods neighborhood is set to dazzle once again with its vibrant Christmas spirit as residents and volunteers prepare to man the Red Kettle for the eighth consecutive year. Read the article…………………………
- Michigan Bill Could Stop HOAs from Blocking Home Chargers November 7, 2023Homeowners associations could be prohibited from blocking energy efficiency upgrades – from rooftop solar panels and home EV charging to rain barrels – under a new proposed bill in the Michigan House. Read the article………………………………
- Baldwin apartments convert to condos, language leads to eviction fears (MI) October 21, 2023The conversion of a Baldwin apartment complex, Kahlil Village Apartments, and the required statutory language associated with it, resulted in mass fears of eviction. Read the article……………………………..
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Michigan Condominium & Homeowner Association Articles
- Unlocking Success: Using Legal Representation Over Collection Agencies for Delinquent Condominium AssessmentsCommunity associations in Michigan play a crucial role in maintaining the integrity and functionality of shared living spaces. However, when faced with delinquent condominium assessments, these associations often encounter significant challenges in recovering the owed amounts. While some may consider turning to collection agencies as a solution, there are compelling reasons why community associations should select a law firm instead. Read the article…………………………….
- MCL 599.211: Who Is on the Hook for Those Unpaid Assessments? (MI)Imagine this. After weeks, months, or maybe even years of searching, you finally found the condo unit of your dreams and have decided to make it your own. There’s only one issue—unpaid condo association assessments on the unit. Fear not, the Michigan Condo Act provides clarity on matters of this sort. Read the article…………………………….
- Key Rulings for Condominium Associations in Square Lake Hills Association v Russel Garland and Highlander Group MMC, Inc. (MI)On March 23, 2023, the Michigan Court of Appeals decided several important issues in favor of Michigan condominium associations. In Square Lake Hills Association v Russel Garland and Highlander Group MMC, Inc et al, unpublished opinion of the Court of Appeals, (Docket No. 360405), the Court of Appeals made the following rulings: Read the article…………………………….
- HOA Transitions from Declarant to Homeowner Controlled BoardsTransitioning an association from a developer-controlled Board to a homeowner-controlled Board can be a complex process with various challenges. However, with careful planning and execution, it can be a smooth and successful endeavor. In this guide, we’ll explore the essential steps and considerations for the newly elected HOA Board members to ensure a seamless transition, Read the article…………………………….
- How to Fix the Roads in your Condo or HOA: Increase Assessments or A Special Assessment District? (MI)The majority of new residential condominium and subdivision developments in the State of Michigan are established with private roads. When a new condominium project or subdivision is established with private roads, the roads are typically identified as a “common element” or a “common area” and are owned collectively by all members of the applicable condominium or homeowners association. When roads are private, the responsibility for the costs of maintenance, repair, and replacement of the roads typically lies with the condominium ...
- MCL 599.211: Who Is on the Hook for Those Unpaid Assessments? (MI)Imagine this. After weeks, months, or maybe even years of searching, you finally found the condo unit of your dreams and have decided to make it your own. There’s only one issue—unpaid condo association assessments on the unit. Fear not, the Michigan Condo Act provides clarity on matters of this sort. Read the article…………………………….
- Court Rules that Restrictive Covenant Banning Sex Offenders is EnforceableCan your HOA’s restrictive covenants or condominium documents ban sex offenders? The ability to ban sex offenders from homeowners associations has become a controversial issue in recent years. Until recently, many attorneys across the country believed that some type of ban on sex offenders was permissible. This was largely based on a New Jersy case, Mulligan v. Panther Valley Property Owners Association, 766 A2d 1186 (2001), in which the Court upheld a community association’s sex offender restriction that banned Tier ...
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