The Michigan Community Association Law Blog

Condominium Document Enforcement, Construction, Contracts, Developers, Successor Developers, Underdeveloped Condominium Units

MCL 559.167: Michigan Court Rules on Unit Reversion

Michigan Court of Appeals Issues Important Opinion Concerning Reversion of Undeveloped Condominium Units to General Common Elements On September 17, 2025, the Michigan Court of Appeals issued an unpublished Opinion in the matter of Charter Twp of Fenton v Fenton Orchards Condo Ass’n, unpublished per curiam

November 25, 2025

Brandan Hallaq (23 ARTICLES)

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Rental Restrictions, Rules and Regulations

Long Term Rentals in Michigan are Commercial Use

Michigan Court Rules that Long-Term Rental is a Commercial Use

Michigan Court Rules that Long-Term Rental is a Commercial Use The Michigan courts have consistently held that short-term rentals are neither residential nor commercial uses when interpreting restrictive covenants. While numerous cases from the Michigan Court of Appeals hold that short-term rentals violate residential and

November 19, 2025

Kevin Hirzel (186 ARTICLES)

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Rules and Regulations

3 THINGS MICHIGAN CONDO BOARDS MUST KNOW BEFORE ADOPTING RULES AND REGULATIONS

Three Essential Things Michigan Condominium Board Members Must Know Before Adopting Rules and Regulations One of the most powerful tools available to a board of directors of a community association in administering their community is the use of rules and regulations. Boards use rules and

November 17, 2025

Matthew Heron (31 ARTICLES)

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Developers

MCL 559.167 Invalidates Sale of Nonexistent Condo Units

When “As-Is” Doesn’t Mean “Anything Goes”: Developer Sues County Treasurer for Conveying Nonexistent Condominium Units Governmental entities and condominium and homeowners associations frequently dispose of foreclosed properties to private purchasers or developers through settlement agreements or deeds that include “as-is, without warranty” clauses. These provisions are intended

November 13, 2025

Erika DiLoreto (5 ARTICLES)

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Collections, Fair Housing Act, HOA Bylaws, Rules and Regulations

3 Policies Every Michigan HOA and Condo Association Must Have

3 Essential Policies for Michigan HOAs and Condo Associations The governing documents of a homeowners association identify the rights and restrictions that apply to the members of that association. Governing documents include the master deed and bylaws of a condominium association, and the declaration or deed

October 29, 2025

Michael Pereira (24 ARTICLES)

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Deed Restrictions

Do Michigan HOAs Have Authority Over Private Parks in Platted Subdivisions?

What Michigan Homeowners’ Associations Should Know About Private Park Ownership Overview The Michigan Court of Appeals recently issued an important opinion for Michigan homeowners' associations and lake communities across the state. In Sutton v Nakfoor, unpublished per curiam opinion of the Court of Appeals, issued July 11,

October 23, 2025

Chris Jacobson (6 ARTICLES)

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