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MCL 559.167: Michigan Court Rules on Unit Reversion

Michigan Court of Appeals Issues Important Opinion Concerning Reversion of Undeveloped Condominium Units to General Common Elements On September 17, 2025, the Michigan Court of Appeals issued an unpublished Opinion in the matter of Charter Twp of Fenton v Fenton Orchards Condo Ass’n, unpublished per curiam

November 25, 2025

Brandan Hallaq (23 ARTICLES)

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Board of Directors, Condominium Maintenance, Construction, Developers, Property Managers

Developer Turnover: 8 Things Michigan Condo Associations Must Know when Negotiating with a Developer to Avoid Paying for Construction Defects

Developer Turnover: 8 Things Michigan Condo Associations Must Know when Negotiating with a Developer to Avoid Paying for Construction Defects Successfully transitioning control of a condominium association from the developer to the co-owners is critical for the long-term success of any Michigan condominium. When a developer

September 5, 2024

Kevin Hirzel (186 ARTICLES)

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Board of Directors, Condominium Maintenance, Construction, Contracts, Property Managers

Important Construction Contract Provisions for Major Repairs in Condominiums & HOAs

Important Construction Contract Provisions for Major Repairs in Condominiums & HOAs The overwhelming majority of condominium and homeowners associations will, at some point in time, need to enter into a large construction contract for a major repair or replacement. Complex construction contracts are more frequent in

April 18, 2024

Brandan Hallaq (23 ARTICLES)

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Board of Directors, Condominium Document Enforcement, Construction, Rules and Regulations

Michigan Court Rules That Deck Installed in Violation of HOA Restrictions Must Be Removed

Don’t sweat the small stuff. While it may be a good tip for reducing stress in your life, it is almost certainly not a good tip when it comes to following the governing documents for your condo or HOA. In fact, ensuring that all of

May 16, 2023

Michael Pereira (24 ARTICLES)

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Construction, Insurance

Rebuilding a Michigan Condominium After a Fire

Rebuilding a Michigan Condominium After a Fire Having a fire in a condominium project is a terrifying thought. In addition to the risk of loss of life, there is a high probability that a condominium unit and the common elements will be damaged, or worse, destroyed.

February 17, 2022

Michael Pereira (24 ARTICLES)

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Condominium Maintenance, Construction, Reserve Funds

The Surfside Condo Collapse: Lessons Learned from a Condo Association Tragedy

The Surfside condominium collapse is one of the most unspeakable tragedies in condominium history. As investigators continue to search for the cause or causes of the collapse, it is natural to search for solutions on how future building collapses or other disasters can be prevented.

July 21, 2021

Kevin Hirzel (186 ARTICLES)

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MCL 559.167: Michigan Court Rules on Unit Reversion

Developer Turnover: 8 Things Michigan Condo Associations Must Know when Negotiating with a Developer to Avoid Paying for Construction Defects

Important Construction Contract Provisions for Major Repairs in Condominiums & HOAs

Michigan Court Rules That Deck Installed in Violation of HOA Restrictions Must Be Removed

Rebuilding a Michigan Condominium After a Fire

The Surfside Condo Collapse: Lessons Learned from a Condo Association Tragedy

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