Michigan Court Limits HOA Liability for Flooding Claims Flooding disputes are among the most fact-intensive and emotionally charged conflicts facing homeowners associations. When water ends up where it should not, the instinct is to find someone to blame: the HOA, a neighboring owner, or a governmental
In December 2025, Governor Whitmer signed Senate Bill 23 into law, enacting Public Act 58 of 2025 (“PA 58”), which amends the Michigan Land Division Act (the “LDA”) starting on March 24, 2026, with full implementation by March 24, 2027. Originally passed in 1967, the
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
