Michigan Articles

Understanding Landscaping Architectural Requirements for Co-owners

When it comes to maintaining the aesthetic and functional integrity of shared properties, understanding the landscaping architectural requirements is crucial…

1 week ago

Important Construction Contract Provisions for Major Repairs in Condominiums & HOAs (MI)

The overwhelming majority of condominium and homeowners associations will, at some point in time, need to enter into a large…

2 weeks ago

Nightmare Board Meetings (MI)

We have all been there at some point – a nightmare board meeting. This is the meeting that never seems…

2 weeks ago

UPDATE: The Deadline to Record a Notice Under the Michigan Marketable Record Title Act Has Been Extended to September 29, 2025

Michigan’s Marketable Record Title Act, MCL 565.101, et seq. (the “MRTA”), has been around since 1945, yet many homeowners associations…

3 weeks ago

Marketable Record Title Act 2024 Amendment Update (MI)

We are pleased to announce the Governor signed Senate Bill 721 into law March 28, 2024, which extends the deadline…

1 month ago

Deadline Regarding The Marketable Record Title Act (MI)

The Michigan State legislature amended the Marketable Record Title Act (MRTA) in 2019. While many community association boards and managers…

1 month ago

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…

2 months ago

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…

2 months ago

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…

2 months ago

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,…

2 months ago