Michigan Court of Appeals Clarifies HOA Lake Access: Do You Need a Permit for Seasonal Boat Docks? Introduction For homeowners associations (HOAs) managing lakefront or shared access to Michigan’s inland lakes, one of the most pressing questions is whether installing or operating docks requires state permits. This
Owners who live in a condo association or subdivision have agreed to abide by the rules in the master deed and bylaws or declaration of covenants and restrictions. As time goes on, owners may decide to amend their governing documents to reflect the sensibilities and
An ambiguity in an item’s classification can sometimes lead to humorous discussions. For example, the late-night television host Stephen Colbert has asked two Justices of the Supreme Court of the United States whether hotdogs are sandwiches: both Justice Ginsberg and Justice Sotomayor ruled in the
Building a new home can be an exciting proposition, but it is important to review any declarations, deed restrictions, restrictive covenants, HOA Bylaws and HOA rules before having your plans drafted. It is common for platted subdivisions with homeowners associations to have some form of
Summer resort and park associations are a unique type of community association that have been in existence in Michigan since 1887 but generally have been superseded over the past several decades by homeowners and condominium associations. Notwithstanding the rise of other types of community associations,
The Michigan Land Division Act, MCL 560.101 et seq., which was enacted on January 1, 1968, sets forth the requirements for altering property boundaries in Michigan. The Michigan Land Division Act governs the process of splitting or dividing a single parcel of land into multiple
