What Michigan Homeowners’ Associations Should Know About Private Park Ownership Overview The Michigan Court of Appeals recently issued an important opinion for Michigan homeowners' associations and lake communities across the state. In Sutton v Nakfoor, unpublished per curiam opinion of the Court of Appeals, issued July 11,
The 2025 Marketable Record Title Act Amendment: A Guide for Michigan Condos and HOAs Introduction: What is the Marketable Record Title Act? Michigan’s Marketable Record Title Act, MCL 565.101, et seq. (the “MRTA”), has gone through many changes in the last few years. The MRTA, which was initially
Seasonal Docking Rights in Michigan Subdivisions: Understanding Property Use Restrictions Homeowners associations often adopt deed restrictions that govern the way property can be used within their communities. These restrictions can influence what property owners can place on their land and whether they can construct, replace,
HOA Deed Restrictions: When is a View "Obstructed"? Lakefront property is often highly desired, and individuals owning these properties often wish to keep their view of the lake undisturbed. In an effort to ensure property owners are able to enjoy their lake view, homeowners associations for
Plat Gave Easement Over Park, Not Fee Simple Rights to Owners in Subdivision Ownership and use of common areas in platted subdivisions is one of the more complicated areas of real estate law and has been the subject of conflicting caselaw in the State of Michigan.
Everything You Need to Know About Solar Leases Dating back thousands of years, humans have utilized various forms of solar powered energy. In older civilizations, humans used the sun to start fires with glass. In more recent history, the development of solar panels has enabled us
