Does Fixing an HOA Violation End a Lawsuit in Michigan? Most condominium and homeowners associations have deed restrictions that govern the process that homeowners must follow to complete exterior alterations to their homes. Condominium and homeowners associations frequently enforce these deed restrictions to preserve neighborhood character
Condominium associations rely on assessments to fund shared services, including building maintenance, landscaping, insurance, common utilities, and reserve planning. Board members are legally obligated to protect the condo association’s financial health, and part of that fiduciary duty is to ensure that every co-owner pays their
Michigan Court Rules that Long-Term Rental is a Commercial Use The Michigan courts have consistently held that short-term rentals are neither residential nor commercial uses when interpreting restrictive covenants. While numerous cases from the Michigan Court of Appeals hold that short-term rentals violate residential and
Three Essential Things Michigan Condominium Board Members Must Know Before Adopting Rules and Regulations One of the most powerful tools available to a board of directors of a community association in administering their community is the use of rules and regulations. Boards use rules and
3 Essential Policies for Michigan HOAs and Condo Associations The governing documents of a homeowners association identify the rights and restrictions that apply to the members of that association. Governing documents include the master deed and bylaws of a condominium association, and the declaration or deed
Fair Housing & HOAs: Can an Emotional Support Animal Be Denied if Another Unit Owner Has Allergies? In typical circumstances, each owner in a homeowners association must comply with the restrictions defined in the governing documents. Most governing documents contain some restriction concerning pets, whether it
