Michigan Court Rules that Livestock, Unauthorized Fences, and Off-Road Vehicles Violated HOA’s Restrictive Covenants Disputes over whether exotic animals, such as chickens, can constitute pets under restrictive covenants are becoming increasingly common. In Nemeth v DiGirolamo, unpublished opinion of the Court of Appeals, issued March 12,
Michigan Court of Appeals Confirms HOA Board’s Right to Hire a Property Manager The Michigan Court of Appeals recently reaffirmed that a homeowners association (HOA) board has the authority to hire a property management company for compensation, even when an HOA’s bylaws state that "agents" must
Michigan Court Rules that Delayed Enforcement of Condo Bylaws for Unauthorized Deck May Create Laches Defense Failing to enforce the condominium bylaws promptly and consistently can negatively affect condominium associations. In Powers v Bone, unpublished opinion of the Court of Appeals, issued February 11, 2025 (Docket
Christmas Lights and Legal Fights: Federal Court Questions Enforcement of HOA’s Holiday Decoration Rules Under the Fair Housing Act Holiday displays are a frequent source of contention within community associations, often raising questions about how to regulate them fairly and uniformly. Courts have consistently emphasized that
3 Best Practices for Regulating Political Signs in Your Condo or HOA Election seasons these days never seem to end, with dozens of national, state, and local races and issues up for consideration in any given year and new campaigns that begin as soon as an
Liability Protection: How to Protect the Condo Association Against Increased Premises Liability Exposure As recently decided by the Michigan Supreme Court in Janini v London Townhouses Condominium Association, issued July 11, 2024 (Docket No. 164158), a co-owner on the condominium’s common elements is now classified as
