Most condominium and homeowners associations have deed restrictions that govern the process that homeowners must follow to complete exterior alterations to their homes. Condominium and homeowners associations frequently enforce these deed restrictions to preserve neighborhood character and property values. Disputes often arise, however, when homeowners proceed with exterior changes before obtaining the required approval or meeting other requirements present in…
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The Cost of Collecting Delinquent Condo Assessments in Michigan One of the most common questions Michigan condominium board members ask is simple and practical: How much will it cost the association to collect unpaid assessments? The short answer is that, in many cases, a condominium association can recover most or all collection-related costs from the delinquent owner. However, that outcome…
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Introduction Most Michigan condominium associations are nonprofit corporations formed under the Michigan Nonprofit Corporation Act, MCL 450.2101 et seq. (the “Nonprofit Corporation Act”), and often fail to realize they’ve fallen out of good standing with the State of Michigan. The Nonprofit Corporation Act requires all nonprofit corporations to file an annual report by October 1st each year. Under the Nonprofit…
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The start of a new year is a natural time to look forward to what the future holds. But before everyone starts focusing on their resolutions, let’s take a moment to look back on what happened in 2025 from a legislative standpoint. This past year saw a number of new statutes that affect condominium associations and homeowners associations in Michigan. …
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