Can a homeowners association prevent a member from using a private subdivision road to access property located outside the subdivision? And what happens when a community association waits too long to challenge an easement that has been recorded for decades? In Carnegie Woods Property Owners
In condominiums with marinas, disputes often arise over who controls access to shared amenities, such as boat slips, and how those costs are allocated. In many cases, rights to control the marina, access to boat slips, and cost-sharing for marina amenities are disputed. In Harbor
One reason individuals choose to live in a condominium is the amenities, such as a clubhouse, swimming pool, and tennis court. Condominiums located next to each other frequently share amenities, and issues such as how costs will be shared and who will make maintenance and
A common misconception among delinquent condominium co-owners is that once a condominium lien is recorded against their unit, there is nothing they need to do about it if they do not intend to sell or refinance their property. Unfortunately, this assumption is incorrect and can
Condominium associations in Michigan frequently adopt bylaws and restrictive covenants intended to promote the safety and well-being of their communities. Some condominium and homeowners associations consider restricting occupancy or ownership by individuals with prior criminal convictions. However, federal and state fair housing laws can limit
On March 19, 2026, a federal court in Texas ruled that the new FinCEN residential real estate rules were unenforceable. A copy of the opinion can be found here: Flowers Title Companies, LLC v. Bessent et al, (E.D. Tex. 2026). FinCEN has indicated that reporting
