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. The cost of a document
Community association boards often need administrative and operational flexibility to manage budgets, resolve disputes, and keep a community running efficiently. However, when a board uses this authority to change the substantive rights or financial obligations established by the governing documents, that decision may cross the
The Homeowners’ Energy Policy Act, MCL 559.301 et seq. (“HEPA”) was enacted into law with the aim of removing condominium associations’ and homeowners associations’ traditional architectural authority over solar panels and other energy-saving improvements or modifications. As of April 1, 2026, HEPA requires all homeowners
Can Michigan condominium development rights expire automatically when a developer fails to build units on time? In Woodfield Greens Condominium Association v Soho Land Development, Inc., unpublished per curiam opinion of the Michigan Court of Appeals, issued March 16, 2026 (Docket No. 371067), the Court
When a co-owner in a Michigan condominium files for bankruptcy, can the condominium association still collect unpaid assessments? Most boards assume the answer is no. This belief is common, but not entirely correct. While bankruptcy offers some protection against collection efforts, it does not completely
On March 18, 2026, Fannie Mae issued Lender Letter LL-2026-03 and updated its condominium lending guidelines. In addition to expanding the waiver of project review in condominiums with 10 or fewer units and retiring the limited review process on August 3, 2026, Fannie Mae’s 2026
