If your Michigan condo or HOA is experiencing frequent conflicts, outdated restrictions, or legal uncertainty, your governing documents are likely outdated. Many community associations are still operating under declarations, master deeds, and bylaws drafted decades ago, and do not consider recent changes to Michigan law, evolving technology, and modern community needs. Outdated governing documents can leave your community association unable…
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The start of a new year is a natural time to look forward to what the future holds. But before everyone starts focusing on their resolutions, let’s take a moment to look back on what happened in 2025 from a legislative standpoint. This past year saw a number of new statutes that affect condominium associations and homeowners associations in Michigan. …
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Don’t sweat the small stuff. While it may be a good tip for reducing stress in your life, it is almost certainly not a good tip when it comes to following the governing documents for your condo or HOA. In fact, ensuring that all of the rules are followed—yes, all the small things—may in fact reduce your overall stress by…
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Residential community developments in Michigan often use the rights of use afforded by recorded easements in order to permit the development of communities with multiple underlying individual residential projects.
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Can an association restrict an individual’s right to bear arms? The answer, though nuanced, is likely in the affirmative.
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When faced with an emerging health crisis, the association’s board of directors should be proactive in thinking about upcoming annual meetings, board meetings, community events, etc.
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