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Whether you are building a new community or managing an established one, you need sound legal advice. Our team of community association attorneys provides practical legal guidance to Michigan condominium associations, homeowner associations, and developers, incorporating innovative online systems that save you time and money. We have built our reputation on ethics, experience and excellence and zealously advocate for our clients, with the goal of finding a resolution that serves your best interests and helps the community thrive.

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Specialized attorneys dedicated to Michigan community associations, homeowners associations, condominium associations and developers.

24/7 online access to all collection and restriction enforcement matters through our innovative MAGC portal.

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Lecturers for the State Bar of Michigan, Community Associations Institute (CAI), Michigan Chapter, and United Condominium Owners of Michigan (UCOM).

Offices in Farmington Hills, St. Clair Shores and Ann Arbor to provide added convenience to our clients in Michigan, as well as the ability to support clients throughout the United States.

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Free Webinar – The Michigan Homeowners’ Energy Policy Act

by | Feb 11, 2025 | Common Elements, Events, News, Restrictions and Enforcement, Rules and Regulations | 0 Comments

The Michigan Homeowners' Energy Policy Act: What Board Members and Managers Need to Know If you are a board member or manager of a Michigan community association, you...

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BOI Reporting Requirements Reinstated – Again!

by | Jan 24, 2025 | Articles, News | 0 Comments

Updated February 19, 2025 Beneficial ownership information (BOI) reporting requirements under the Corporate Transparency Act (CTA) are again in effect. On February 18,...

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Attorney Evan Alexander Has Been Promoted to Partner at the Firm

by | Jan 23, 2025 | Awards and Achievements, News | 0 Comments

Evan Alexander joined the MAGWV team 10 years ago, and during that time, he has steadily established himself as an authority on community association law. He is a...

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Another Victory for a MAGWV Association Client: Michigan Court Rules in Favor of Right to Hire Property Manager

by | Jan 15, 2025 | Articles, Bylaws, News | 0 Comments

In a notable decision issued on October 10, 2024, the Michigan Court of Appeals in Neuman v Long Lake Shores Ass’n, No 368648 (Mich Ct App Oct 10, 2024) upheld a trial...

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Court of Appeals Decision Recognizes Swim Spas as Swimming Pools: A Victory for Community Association Law

by | Sep 30, 2024 | Articles, Bylaws, News, Restrictions and Enforcement | 0 Comments

MAGWV has successfully argued that an above ground “swim spa” constitutes an above ground “swimming pool” and is therefore prohibited when an association’s governing...

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Michigan Supreme Court Opinion and Co-owner Premises Liability Claims Against Condominium Associations

by | Jul 16, 2024 | Articles, Common Elements, Insurance, News | 0 Comments

On July 11, 2024, the Michigan Supreme Court issued a pivotal decision in Janini v. London Townhouses Condominium Association that directly affects how co-owners can...

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New Homeowners’ Energy Policy Act Impacts All Community Associations in Michigan

by | Jul 9, 2024 | Articles, News, Restrictions and Enforcement, Rules and Regulations | 0 Comments

The State of Michigan adopted Public Act 68 of 2024, known as the "Homeowners’ Energy Policy Act" (the “Act”). Its effective date is April 2, 2025. This Act impairs the...

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New Michigan Court of Appeals Decision in Condo Slip-and-Fall Case

by | Jan 22, 2024 | Common Elements, News | 0 Comments

​Last year, the Michigan Supreme Court's decision in Kandil-Elsayed v. F&E Oil, Inc., marked a pivotal change in premises liability law. The ruling clarified that...

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Deadline Regarding the Marketable Record Title Act

by | Jan 16, 2024 | News, Restrictions and Enforcement | 0 Comments

​Updated as of March 28, 2024 The Michigan State legislature amended the Marketable Record Title Act (MRTA) in 2019. While many community association boards and...

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BOI Reporting Requirements Reinstated – Again!

Updated February 19, 2025 Beneficial ownership information (BOI) reporting requirements under the Corporate Transparency Act (CTA) are again in effect. On February 18, 2025, the last remaining injunction against the CTA was lifted by a U.S. District Court for the...

Another Victory for a MAGWV Association Client: Michigan Court Rules in Favor of Right to Hire Property Manager

In a notable decision issued on October 10, 2024, the Michigan Court of Appeals in Neuman v Long Lake Shores Ass’n, No 368648 (Mich Ct App Oct 10, 2024) upheld a trial court ruling in favor of MAGWV’s association client in a contractual dispute brought by a group of...

Court of Appeals Decision Recognizes Swim Spas as Swimming Pools: A Victory for Community Association Law

MAGWV has successfully argued that an above ground “swim spa” constitutes an above ground “swimming pool” and is therefore prohibited when an association’s governing documents prohibit above ground swimming pools. In Hills of Oakland Subdivision Association v....

The Importance of Board Meeting Minutes

Association boards have legal, financial, and ethical responsibilities for the organization they lead. Individual directors in turn have a legal duty to act with due care in their service to the association. This involves attending meetings, providing legitimate...

Michigan Supreme Court Opinion and Co-owner Premises Liability Claims Against Condominium Associations

On July 11, 2024, the Michigan Supreme Court issued a pivotal decision in Janini v. London Townhouses Condominium Association that directly affects how co-owners can pursue claims against condominium associations. In this landmark decision, the court ruled that a...