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August 6, 2026 • By Livia Khemmoro

Easement by Necessity in Michigan: When Landlocked Owners Can Claim Access Through HOA Property

A Michigan Court of Appeals ruling clarifies lake access easement rights, plat dedications, adverse possession, and private road use. Key takeaways for boards.

August 4, 2026 • By Ihsan Abdulghani

Special Assessments in Michigan Condominiums: Board Authority, Procedure, and Co-Owner Challenges

When can a Michigan condo board levy a special assessment without a co-owner vote? Learn the rules, key cases, and procedures boards must follow.

July 30, 2026 • By Erika DiLoreto

Parking Easement Disputes in Michigan Condos & HOAs: When Courts Won’t Rewrite the Agreement

A Michigan court refused to revive a terminated condo parking easement — and awarded slander of title damages. Key takeaways for association boards.

July 23, 2026 • By Soosmita Sinha

Do Michigan Condo & HOA Boards Have to Accommodate Chemical Sensitivity Under the Fair Housing Act?

Learn whether Michigan condo and HOA boards must accommodate chemical sensitivity under the Fair Housing Act and how to evaluate accommodation requests.

July 21, 2026 • By Kevin Hirzel

HUD Rescinds Emotional Support Animal Guidance: What Condo and HOA Boards Need to Know

HUD rescinded its 2020 emotional support animal guidance. Learn what the change means for condo and HOA boards reviewing accommodation requests.

July 16, 2026 • By Michael Pereira

Can Bylaw Amendments Lower Your Michigan Condo Association’s Insurance Premiums?

Learn how Michigan condo associations can reduce insurance premiums by amendingbylaws to shift coverage responsibilities. Covers All In, Walls In, and Bare Walls policies.

July 9, 2026 • By Nick Butris

Can Courts Restrict a Michigan HOA’s Lake Access Easement?

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.

July 6, 2026 • By Matthew Heron

Who Pays for Water Damage in a Michigan Condominium?

Who pays for water damage in a Michigan condominium? Learn how governing documents, insurance, and deductibles allocate the loss — and how to avoid disputes.

June 29, 2026 • By Michael Pereira

How Much Does it Cost to Amend the Declaration of a Michigan HOA?

How much does it cost to amend a Michigan HOA's declaration? Compare the three amendment approaches, typical price ranges, and the full process.

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Easement by Necessity in Michigan: When Landlocked Owners Can Claim Access Through HOA Property

Special Assessments in Michigan Condominiums: Board Authority, Procedure, and Co-Owner Challenges

Parking Easement Disputes in Michigan Condos & HOAs: When Courts Won’t Rewrite the Agreement

Do Michigan Condo & HOA Boards Have to Accommodate Chemical Sensitivity Under the Fair Housing Act?

HUD Rescinds Emotional Support Animal Guidance: What Condo and HOA Boards Need to Know

Can Bylaw Amendments Lower Your Michigan Condo Association’s Insurance Premiums?

Can Courts Restrict a Michigan HOA’s Lake Access Easement?

Who Pays for Water Damage in a Michigan Condominium?

How Much Does it Cost to Amend the Declaration of a Michigan HOA?

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