June 25, 2026
When can a Michigan condominium association charge costs back to a co-owner? Learn the rules on attorney fees, damage, deductibles, and fines for HOA boards.
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May 14, 2026
When a co-owner in a Michigan condominium files for bankruptcy, can the condominium association still collect unpaid assessments? Most boards assume the answer is no. This belief is common, but not entirely correct. While bankruptcy offers some protection against collection efforts, it does not completely eliminate the condominium association’s rights. Michigan condominium associations that understand the rules, act quickly, and…
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April 30, 2026
Michigan condominium associations rely on assessments to fund repairs, repay loans, and maintain the community. But what happens when a co-owner refuses to pay and claims prior funds were mismanaged? In Main Street Lofts Condominium Ass’n v Parodi, unpublished per curiam opinion of the Michigan Court of Appeals, issued November 21, 2023 (Docket Nos. 362990, 362991, and 363727), the Michigan…
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March 23, 2026
A common misconception among delinquent condominium co-owners is that once a condominium lien is recorded against their unit, there is nothing they need to do about it if they do not intend to sell or refinance their property. Unfortunately, this assumption is incorrect and can lead to significant financial consequences. Under the Michigan Condominium Act, unpaid condominium assessments create a…
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January 20, 2026
The Cost of Collecting Delinquent Condo Assessments in Michigan One of the most common questions Michigan condominium board members ask is simple and practical: How much will it cost the association to collect unpaid assessments? The short answer is that, in many cases, a condominium association can recover most or all collection-related costs from the delinquent owner. However, that outcome…
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December 3, 2025
Condominium associations rely on assessments to fund shared services, including building maintenance, landscaping, insurance, common utilities, and reserve planning. Board members are legally obligated to protect the condo association’s financial health, and part of that fiduciary duty is to ensure that every co-owner pays their share of the expenses in a timely manner. When some co-owners fail to pay, the…
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