August 6, 2026
A Michigan Court of Appeals ruling clarifies lake access easement rights, plat dedications, adverse possession, and private road use. Key takeaways for boards.
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July 30, 2026
A Michigan court refused to revive a terminated condo parking easement — and awarded slander of title damages. Key takeaways for association boards.
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July 9, 2026
A Michigan HOA lake access easement can't be rewritten by a court on a whim. See what Barnard v. J.G. Pray's means for boards, docks & littoral rights.
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June 11, 2026
Does a Michigan condominium association need a marina permit for its docks? Learn how Michigan courts distinguish condo dock systems from commercial marinas.
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April 16, 2026
Michigan Court Limits HOA Liability for Flooding Claims Flooding disputes are among the most fact-intensive and emotionally charged conflicts facing homeowners associations. When water ends up where it should not, the instinct is to find someone to blame: the HOA, a neighboring owner, or a governmental entity. But a recent decision from the Michigan Court of Appeals, Pickthorn v Oakland…
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April 8, 2026
Can a homeowners association prevent a member from using a private subdivision road to access property located outside the subdivision? And what happens when a community association waits too long to challenge an easement that has been recorded for decades? In Carnegie Woods Property Owners Association v Czajka, unpublished per curiam opinion of the Court of Appeals, November 17, 2025…
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