Owners who live in a condo association or subdivision have agreed to abide by the rules in the master deed and bylaws or declaration of covenants and restrictions. As time goes on, owners may decide to amend their governing documents to reflect the sensibilities and desires of the community. However, some associations struggle with getting enough owners to participate in…
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Michigan’s Marketable Record Title Act, MCL 565.101, et seq., has been around since 1945, yet many homeowners associations are unaware of the Michigan Marketable Record Title Act and its potentially devastating impact on their communities. This article will provide a brief background on the Michigan Marketable Record Title Act and its 2018 amendment that opened the door to the possible…
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Full disclosure, my parents owned a motorhome and would load my sister and me in the motorhome every summer for week- and month-long trips. I have some great memories from these tips, but I also remember the motorhome sitting on our driveway on the rare occasions we were home. I’m sure that some of the neighbors were not pleased with…
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HOA short-term rental restrictions continue to remain a hot button issue for municipalities, property owners, and homeowners associations in Michigan. During the 2021-2022 legislative session, numerous short-term rental bills, specifically HB 4722, HB 4985, HB 5465, HB 5466, HB 5605, SB 446, and SB 547, were introduced in the Michigan legislature that attempted to define short-term rentals for zoning purposes,…
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Well, it’s that time of year again. Time for the holiday decorations to come out of their various hiding places to be strung across the roof, wound up and around trees, and blown up (by fans) in the front yard. That’s right, it’s time for everyone in the neighborhood to put up their holiday decorations that would give Clark Griswold…
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Unfortunately, financial crime has been on the rise in condominium and homeowners associations. Over the past year, there have been numerous reports from around the country of directors, officers, and property managers of community associations embezzling funds. Examples of alleged financial crimes against homeowners associations that have recently been reported in 2022 are as follows: In Florida, several current and…
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