July 23, 2026 • By Soosmita Sinha

Do Michigan Condo & HOA Boards Have to Accommodate Chemical Sensitivity Under the Fair Housing Act?

Community associations regularly receive requests from residents seeking accommodations for medical conditions. While many requests involve emotional support animals, accessible parking, or physical modifications to a unit, some residents request restrictions on pesticides, cleaning chemicals, fragrances, or other substances because…

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July 21, 2026 • By Kevin Hirzel

HUD Rescinds Emotional Support Animal Guidance: What Condo and HOA Boards Need to Know

In 2020, the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (“HUD”) issued FHEO-2020-01 notice, which provided important guidance on handling requests for emotional support animals under the Fair Housing Act. As discussed in a prior article, that guidance significantly influenced…

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July 16, 2026 • By Michael Pereira

Can Bylaw Amendments Lower Your Michigan Condo Association’s Insurance Premiums?

Learn how Michigan condo associations can reduce insurance premiums by amendingbylaws to shift coverage responsibilities. Covers All In, Walls In, and Bare Walls policies.

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July 9, 2026 • By Nick Butris

Can Courts Restrict a Michigan HOA’s Lake Access Easement?

A Michigan HOA lake access easement can't be rewritten by a court on a whim. See what Barnard v. J.G. Pray's means for boards, docks & littoral rights.

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July 6, 2026 • By Matthew Heron

Who Pays for Water Damage in a Michigan Condominium?

Who pays for water damage in a Michigan condominium? Learn how governing documents, insurance, and deductibles allocate the loss — and how to avoid disputes.

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June 29, 2026 • By Michael Pereira

How Much Does it Cost to Amend the Declaration of a Michigan HOA?

How much does it cost to amend a Michigan HOA's declaration? Compare the three amendment approaches, typical price ranges, and the full process.

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June 25, 2026 • By Ihsan Abdulghani

When Can a Michigan Condominium Association Charge Costs Back to a Co-Owner?

When can a Michigan condominium association charge costs back to a co-owner? Learn the rules on attorney fees, damage, deductibles, and fines for HOA boards.

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June 11, 2026 • By Erika DiLoreto

Is a Michigan Condominium Association with a Marina Required to Apply for a Permit?

Does a Michigan condominium association need a marina permit for its docks? Learn how Michigan courts distinguish condo dock systems from commercial marinas.

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June 1, 2026 • By Matthew Heron

How Much Does It Cost to Amend a Master Deed and Condominium Bylaws in Michigan?

One of the most common questions that Boards of Directors of Michigan condominium associations ask when considering a document amendment project is: how much is this going to cost? The answer, as with most legal questions, is that it depends.…

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