Discover the 3 most common mistakes Michigan condo & HOA boards make when amending bylaws, and how to avoid notice, voting, and drafting defects.
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Learn how Michigan condo associations can reduce insurance premiums by amendingbylaws to shift coverage responsibilities. Covers All In, Walls In, and Bare Walls policies.
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How much does it cost to amend a Michigan HOA's declaration? Compare the three amendment approaches, typical price ranges, and the full process.
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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 associations in Michigan to adopt a written solar energy policy. HEPA provides guidance on the…
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The governing documents of a homeowners association, whether called a declaration of easements (a declaration), covenants, conditions, and restrictions (CC&Rs), or otherwise, will identify the provisions and restrictions that apply to the lot owners. The original developer of the subdivision likely wrote the original governing documents some years ago and created the restrictions to reflect what the developer envisioned for…
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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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