Tracy Danner-Bond, Author at The Michigan Community Association Law Blog

About the Author

Tracy Danner-Bond is a Senior Attorney at Hirzel Law, PLC with extensive experience in community association law, focusing on amendments to condominium master deeds, bylaws, and declarations, as well as bylaw enforcement and FHA certification matters. Licensed in Michigan since 1998, she successfully argued two published Michigan Court of Appeals decisions that clarified lender liability for condominium assessments following foreclosure. Read more on her full bio at hirzellaw.com.

Community Association Governance & Meetings• February 20, 2026

Michigan Condo and HOA Meeting Rules: Who Runs the Meeting?

What happens when a group of unhappy members tries to take control of a Michigan homeowners association during a contentious meeting? A recent appellate decision provides important guidance on who actually controls the meeting and what authority members do and do not have. The Michigan Nonprofit Corporation Act, MCL 450.2101 et seq., governs most Michigan condominium and homeowners associations…

Condo & HOA• January 29, 2026

Are your Michigan Condo or HOA Bylaws Outdated? The 5 Top Reasons to Amend Your Governing Documents

If your Michigan condo or HOA is experiencing frequent conflicts, outdated restrictions, or legal uncertainty, your governing documents are likely outdated. Many community associations are still operating under declarations, master deeds, and bylaws drafted decades ago, and do not consider recent changes to Michigan law, evolving technology, and modern community needs. Outdated governing documents can leave your community association unable…