July 2025

Board of Directors July 31, 2025

Backyard Chickens: Everything Your HOA Needs to Know About Backyard Chicken Coops

Chickens are becoming increasingly trendy animals for people to own.  At least part of the driving force behind people keeping chickens is the fresh supply of eggs.  With increasing awareness around farming practices and consciousness about health, many people are keeping chickens in their backyards.  For those who are part of a homeowners association in a suburban setting, though, there…
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Board of Directors July 24, 2025

Workers’ Compensation Insurance for Michigan Condo Associations and HOAs: Legal Requirements & Risk Management

Many Michigan condominium associations and HOAs understand the value of general liability or directors and officers insurance. However, another type of coverage, workers’ compensation insurance, is less well-known but can be extremely valuable. Whether your community association has staff, hires vendors, or relies on volunteers, it’s crucial to know when workers’ compensation insurance is legally required in Michigan and when…
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Technology & Security July 10, 2025

AI and Community Associations: Legal Risks, Fiduciary Duties, and Best Practices for Condo and HOA Boards

Artificial intelligence (AI) is no longer a futuristic concept for community association board members and property managers. Whether it is asking ChatGPT to provide a section of the condominium act, using Microsoft Copilot to summarize board meeting notes, or relying on AI tools to manage finances, the use of AI is becoming common, even for those that operate condominium and…
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Board of Directors July 2, 2025

Additional Named Insured in Condo Insurance: What It Means & Why It Matters

Condominium associations in Michigan are required to carry insurance that complies with Michigan Administrative Rule 550.208, which states: The bylaws shall provide that the association of co-owners shall carry insurance for fire and extended coverage, vandalism and malicious mischief, and, if applicable, liability and workers’ disability compensation, pertinent to the ownership, use, and maintenance of the premises and that all…
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