Property owners that are subject to restrictive covenants may want to install a fence for any number of reasons, such as keeping a dog or children in the yard, keeping pesky rabbits and deer out of the yard, or for aesthetic value. However, HOA bylaws commonly contain restrictions on fences, whether it be prohibiting fences altogether or proscribing the type…
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Building a new home can be an exciting proposition, but it is important to review any declarations, deed restrictions, restrictive covenants, HOA Bylaws and HOA rules before having your plans drafted. It is common for platted subdivisions with homeowners associations to have some form of building restrictions. Common building restrictions in platted subdivisions often relate to items such as obtaining…
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Condominium insurance for units and common elements within the condominium requires the coordination of two different types of insurance. The first type of insurance is the master condominium policy purchased by the condominium association, which is also known as a “CGL” or commercial general liability policy. The second type of insurance is the unit insurance policy purchased by the individual…
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Summer resort and park associations are a unique type of community association that have been in existence in Michigan since 1887 but generally have been superseded over the past several decades by homeowners and condominium associations. Notwithstanding the rise of other types of community associations, Michigan summer resort and park associations can still be found, particularly along lake and waterfront…
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In order to create a Michigan nonprofit corporation, such as a condominium or homeowners association, a developer is required to file the articles of incorporation with the Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs (“LARA”). Similar to other community association governing documents, such as declarations, HOA bylaws, or master deeds, changes in technology and the law, such as the 2015…
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In order to create a Michigan nonprofit corporation, such as a condominium or homeowners association, a developer is required to file the articles of incorporation with the Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs (“LARA”). Similar to other community association governing documents, such as declarations, HOA bylaws, or master deeds, changes in technology and the law, such as the 2015…
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