Michigan HOA & Condo Laws
How HOAs and condominium associations charge, collect, and enforce regular and special assessments. Covers dues billing, delinquency notices, late fees, lien filing, judicial and non-judicial foreclosure, statute of limitations, and …
Michigan Condominium Act — Bylaws
Required bylaw contents including election procedures, board composition, maintenance responsibilities, common expense allocations, assessment authority, and amendment procedures.
Michigan Condominium Act — Resale of Condominium Units
Co-owner may request a resale certificate from the association. The association must furnish the certificate within 10 days of receiving a written request. Certificate must …
Michigan Condominium Act — Lien for Assessments
Association has a lien on each condominium unit for unpaid assessments from the time the assessment becomes due. Lien is subordinate to first mortgages and …
Board and owner meeting requirements — open meeting mandates, advance notice periods, agenda requirements, minimum owner comment periods, executive session limits, remote participation, and materials access rules.
Michigan Condominium Act — Meetings
Annual meeting of the association of co-owners is required. Meeting notice must be given in accordance with the bylaws. Board meetings must be open to …
Director elections, board member removal votes, governing document amendments, secret ballot requirements, quorum rules, proxy voting, electronic voting, and inspector of election requirements.
Michigan Condominium Act — Bylaws
Required bylaw contents including election procedures, board composition, maintenance responsibilities, common expense allocations, assessment authority, and amendment procedures.
Association authority to enforce governing documents through fines, suspension of privileges, and legal action. Covers fine limits, hearing requirements, notice-and-opportunity procedures, and limitations on enforcement authority.
Michigan Condominium Act — Definitions
Defines key terms for the Michigan Condominium Act including condominium project, condominium unit, common elements, limited common elements, association of co-owners, and developer.
Resale certificate and transfer disclosure requirements at the time of unit sale. Covers disclosure timing, content, fee caps, delivery deadlines, buyer rescission rights, and association liability for inaccurate information.
Michigan Condominium Act — Resale of Condominium Units
Co-owner may request a resale certificate from the association. The association must furnish the certificate within 10 days of receiving a written request. Certificate must …
Statutory insurance requirements for HOAs and condominiums — property insurance, liability coverage, directors and officers, fidelity bonds, flood insurance, and cyber liability. Coverage minimums, deductible assessments, and claims procedures.
Michigan Condominium Act — Insurance
Association must maintain property insurance covering replacement cost of common elements, general liability insurance, and fidelity bonds for persons handling association funds.
Michigan Condominium Act — Resale of Condominium Units
Co-owner may request a resale certificate from the association. The association must furnish the certificate within 10 days of receiving a written request. Certificate must …
Board member fiduciary obligations — duty of care, duty of loyalty, business judgment rule, conflict of interest disclosure, and personal liability exposure. Statutory duties imposed on directors and officers of …
Michigan Condominium Act — Board of Directors
Board of directors elected by co-owners exercises the powers of the association. Directors owe fiduciary duties to the association and must act in good faith …
The foundational documents governing common interest communities — declarations (CC&Rs), bylaws, articles of incorporation, rules and regulations, architectural guidelines, and resolutions. Document hierarchy, amendment procedures, and recording requirements.
Michigan Condominium Act — Definitions
Defines key terms for the Michigan Condominium Act including condominium project, condominium unit, common elements, limited common elements, association of co-owners, and developer.
Michigan Condominium Act — Condominium Project Establishment
Requirements for establishing a condominium project. Master deed must include legal description, floor plans, percentage of value for each unit, common element descriptions, and restrictions.
Michigan Condominium Act — Association of Co-Owners
All co-owners constitute the association of co-owners, which is responsible for the administration of the condominium project through its duly elected board of directors.
Michigan Condominium Act — Bylaws
Required bylaw contents including election procedures, board composition, maintenance responsibilities, common expense allocations, assessment authority, and amendment procedures.
How HOAs amend their governing documents — voting thresholds, recording requirements, notice procedures, and limitations on what can be amended. Covers both CC&R amendments and bylaw changes.
Michigan Condominium Act — Bylaws
Required bylaw contents including election procedures, board composition, maintenance responsibilities, common expense allocations, assessment authority, and amendment procedures.
Assessment lien filing, priority, extinguishment, and foreclosure procedures. Minimum thresholds for foreclosure, pre-foreclosure notice requirements, mediation mandates, super-priority provisions, and the interaction between HOA liens and mortgage liens.
Michigan Condominium Act — Lien for Assessments
Association has a lien on each condominium unit for unpaid assessments from the time the assessment becomes due. Lien is subordinate to first mortgages and …