If your Michigan condo or HOA is experiencing frequent conflicts, outdated restrictions, or legal uncertainty, your governing documents are likely outdated.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,
Does Fixing an HOA Violation End a Lawsuit in Michigan? 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
3 Essential Policies for Michigan HOAs and Condo Associations The governing documents of a homeowners association identify the rights and restrictions that apply to the members of that association. Governing documents include the master deed and bylaws of a condominium association, and the declaration or deed
Can a Michigan Condominium Association Remove an Aggressive Dog Without Notice? Disputes involving the enforcement of condominium deed restrictions and restrictive covenants can raise serious questions about the rights of individual condo unit owners (formally referred to as co-owners) and how restrictions within condominium governing documents
Can Michigan Community Associations Charge Late Fees On Delinquent Assessments? Why Your HOA's Governing Documents Matter Timely payment of assessments is essential for Michigan condominium and homeowners associations (HOAs) to fund maintenance, operations, and community services. When co-owners fail to pay assessments on time, many associations
Backyard Chickens: Everything Your HOA Needs to Know About Backyard Chicken Coops Chickens are becoming increasingly trendy animals for people to own. At least part of the driving force behind people keeping chickens is the fresh supply of eggs. With increasing awareness around farming practices and
