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  • Community Association Laws
    • Discharge of Prohibited Restrictive Covenants Act
    • Elevator Safety Board Act
    • Elliott-Larsen Civil Rights Act
    • Homeowners’ Energy Policy Act
    • Marketable Record Title Act
    • Michigan Nonprofit Corporation Act
    • Persons With Disabilities Civil Rights Act
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    • Michigan Condominium Act Rules
    • Michigan Condominium Buyer’s Handbook
    • Michigan Condominium Law FAQ’s (LARA)
    • Notice of Available Remedies under the Michigan Condominium Act (LARA)
  • Cooperative Law
    • Co-Op’s (Michigan State Housing Development Authority Act of 1966)
    • Co-Op’s (The Michigan General Corporation Statute)
  • Federal Laws
    • Fair Housing Act
    • Freedom to Display the American Flag Act
    • Housing for Older Persons Act
    • Over-the-Air Reception Devices Rule
  • HOA Law
    • Comparison between Michigan Site Condominiums and Platted Subdivisions (Homeowner Associations)
    • Michigan Land Division Act
  • Summer Resort Law
    • Michigan Parks, Playgrounds, Drives, and Boulevards Act
    • Michigan Suburban Homestead, Villa Park, and Summer Resort Associations Act
    • Michigan Summer Resort and Assembly Associations Act
    • Michigan Summer Resort and Park Associations Act
    • Michigan Summer Resort Owners Act
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Fair Housing• July 23, 2026

Do Michigan Condo & HOA Boards Have to Accommodate Chemical Sensitivity Under the Fair Housing Act?

Learn whether Michigan condo and HOA boards must accommodate chemical sensitivity under the Fair Housing Act and how to evaluate accommodation requests.
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Animals & Pets• July 21, 2026

HUD Rescinds Emotional Support Animal Guidance: What Condo and HOA Boards Need to Know

HUD rescinded its 2020 emotional support animal guidance. Learn what the change means for condo and HOA boards reviewing accommodation requests.
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Condo & HOA Insurance• July 16, 2026

Can Bylaw Amendments Lower Your Michigan Condo Association’s Insurance Premiums?

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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Dock and lake access easement in a Michigan lakefront subdivision.
Michigan Condo & HOA Case Law• July 9, 2026

Can Courts Restrict a Michigan HOA’s Lake Access Easement?

A Michigan HOA lake access easement can't be rewritten by a court on a whim. See what Barnard v. J.G. Pray's means for boards, docks & littoral rights.
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Water damage on the ceiling of a Michigan condominium unit.
Condo & HOA Insurance• July 6, 2026

Who Pays for Water Damage in a Michigan Condominium?

Who pays for water damage in a Michigan condominium? Learn how governing documents, insurance, and deductibles allocate the loss — and how to avoid disputes.
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Document Amendments• June 29, 2026

How Much Does it Cost to Amend the Declaration of a Michigan HOA?

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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