August 4, 2025
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 impose late fees as an incentive for timely payment and to recover administrative costs. However, the ability to charge late fees, as well as the amount charged, depends entirely on…
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May 23, 2025
When buying a condominium in Michigan, one crucial question often arises: Who is responsible for unpaid assessments—the seller or the buyer? Michigan law, specifically MCL 559.211, does provide some protection for buyers, but a recent case from the Michigan Court of Appeals, Holcomb v. Harbour Pointe Condo. Ass’n, makes clear that this protection only goes so far. It does not…
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May 9, 2025
In 2024, over 500,000 bankruptcy cases were filed in the U.S., a 14% increase from the prior year. With 2025 expected to bring even more filings, many condominium and HOA boards are facing a harsh reality: how to handle bankrupt owners while staying compliant with federal law and protecting the association’s finances. Missteps in handling bankruptcy can cost your association…
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March 20, 2025
On May 12, 2000, the Michigan Court of Appeals issued an important decision in Lakes of the North Association v. Twiga Limited Partnership, clarifying that a Michigan tax foreclosure sale does not cancel the obligation to pay HOA assessments. This case is critical for condominium and homeowners association board members to understand, especially when dealing with delinquent accounts or foreclosed…
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January 22, 2025
When a condominium or homeowners association (HOA) in Michigan imposes a new assessment, a common question arises: does the existing lien need to be updated to reflect the new charges? The answer depends on several factors, including the type of assessment and the provisions outlined in the association’s governing documents. In most cases, condominium liens in Michigan cover both past…
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May 7, 2024
Condominium associations occupy a critical role in maintaining the economic health of community living spaces, balancing the delicate intersection of collective responsibility and individual financial obligations. Ensuring financial stability within these communities hinges on the timely and effective management of assessment collections—a process crucial for sustaining essential services and upholding community standards. This blog post delves into the pivotal question:…
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