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  • Unlocking Success: Using Legal Representation Over Collection Agencies for Delinquent Condominium Assessments
    Community 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 In Square Lake Hills Association v Russel Garland and Highlander Group MMC, Inc et al, unpublished opinion of the Court of Appeals, (Docket No. 360405), the Court of Appeals made the following rulings:   Read the article…………………………….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 Boards
    Transitioning 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 Enforceable
    Can 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 ...

Michigan Article Archives

 

Michigan Condominium & Homeowner Association Laws

Condominium Act  (PDF version)

Condo Act Administrative Rules

Michigan Land Division Act (HOA’s) (PDF version)

Michigan Condominium & Homeowner Association Resources

United Condominium Owners of Michigan has a periodic newsletter  for members

Community Associations Institute – Michigan Chapter

The Meisner Law Group, P.C. has a number of articles available

 

 Legal Blogs

Michigan Condo & HOA Law

Michigan Community Association Law

Condominium Lawyer’s Blog

Tilchin & Hall, P.C., Law Blog

 

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