June 1, 2026
One of the most common questions that Boards of Directors of Michigan condominium associations ask when considering a document amendment project is: how much is this going to cost? The answer, as with most legal questions, is that it depends. The cost of a document amendment project is driven by a number of factors, including the scope of the amendments…
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May 28, 2026
Community association boards often need administrative and operational flexibility to manage budgets, resolve disputes, and keep a community running efficiently. However, when a board uses this authority to change the substantive rights or financial obligations established by the governing documents, that decision may cross the line from routine administration into a bylaw amendment requiring Co-owner approval. In Ritz v Sandyoak…
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February 5, 2026
The governing documents of a homeowners association, whether called a declaration of easements (a declaration), covenants, conditions, and restrictions (CC&Rs), or otherwise, will identify the provisions and restrictions that apply to the lot owners. The original developer of the subdivision likely wrote the original governing documents some years ago and created the restrictions to reflect what the developer envisioned for…
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January 29, 2026
If your Michigan condo or HOA is experiencing frequent conflicts, outdated restrictions, or legal uncertainty, your governing documents are likely outdated.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, evolving technology, and modern community needs. Outdated governing documents can leave your community association unable…
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May 19, 2025
When you purchase property in a master-planned resort community, it’s easy to assume that all amenities such as yacht clubs, golf courses, or clubhouses are simply part of the package. But what happens when the fine print in your master deed obligates you to become a member of a private club, and then that club changes? That’s exactly what happened…
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May 1, 2025
Understanding Easement Rights Between Adjoining Condos: What Hunters Woods Teaches Us Easement disputes between adjoining condominium associations can often lead to complicated and contentious legal battles. This is especially true in phased developments where multiple condominium communities share infrastructure, utilities, or access roads, yet their ownership and use rights may not always be clearly defined. One such case, Hunters Woods…
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