The governing documents of a homeowners association, whether called a declaration of easements (a declaration), covenants, conditions, and restrictions (CC&Rs), or otherwise, will identify the provisions and restrictions that apply to the lot owners. The original developer of the subdivision likely wrote the original governing
When most people think of condominiums, they typically picture a traditional residential condominium project, such as attached townhouses or loft-style units. While the majority of condominium developments in Michigan are residential projects, condominiums can also be developed for commercial or business purposes. The Michigan Condominium
If your Michigan condo or HOA is experiencing frequent conflicts, outdated restrictions, or legal uncertainty, your governing documents are likely outdated. Many community associations are still operating under declarations, master deeds, and bylaws drafted decades ago, and do not consider recent changes to Michigan law,
Does Fixing an HOA Violation End a Lawsuit in Michigan? Most condominium and homeowners associations have deed restrictions that govern the process that homeowners must follow to complete exterior alterations to their homes. Condominium and homeowners associations frequently enforce these deed restrictions to preserve neighborhood character
How Much Does It Cost to Collect Delinquent Condominium Assessments in Michigan? How much money will it cost your Michigan condominium association to collect delinquent assessments? The short answer is
Introduction Most Michigan condominium associations are nonprofit corporations formed under the Michigan Nonprofit Corporation Act, MCL 450.2101 et seq. (the “Nonprofit Corporation Act”), and often fail to realize they’ve fallen out of good standing with the State of Michigan. The Nonprofit Corporation Act requires all nonprofit
