Michigan’s Expert Condo & HOA Lawyers
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 systems that save you time and money. We empower communities through expert legal counsel and accessible guidance, helping them thrive through efficiency, advocacy, and excellent service.
Our Commitments To You
Responsive
We respond promptly and provide clear guidance so boards and managers understand the options and can act with confidence. Our expertise with the Michigan Condominium Act, Nonprofit Corporation Act and other relevant statutes means the answer is likely one call or email away.
Effective
We pursue the recovery of unpaid assessments in a cost-conscious and legally sound manner to protect each community’s financial stability.
Strategic
We apply experienced legal judgment to address each community’s unique circumstances and goals.
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Introduction In March 2026, Fannie Mae announced significant changes to underwriting guidelines that will directly affect how Michigan condominium associations...
MAGWV proudly represented Fenton Orchards Condominium Association, the prevailing party, in a Michigan Court of Appeals decision affirming the trial court’s ruling in...
On September 18, 2025, the Michigan Court of Appeals issued an unpublished but significant decision addressing whether a nine-month residential lease violated deed...
Michigan community associations are typically established as nonprofit corporations under state law. However, this designation does not automatically create an...
By Amy M. Smith, Partner, MAGWV On September 29, 2025, the deadline arrived for addressing the possible expiration of subdivision restrictions more than 40 years old...
In July 2025, the Michigan Supreme Court affirmed the Michigan Court of Appeals’ ruling that a covenant restricting property to “single family residence purposes” is...
A community pool is one of the most valued amenities in a homeowners or condominium association, offering residents a place to relax, exercise, and connect with...
There is a worrying trend of new bankruptcy filings locally and nationally. The Eastern District of Michigan (covering the metro Detroit area) saw a 7% jump in new...
Requests by co-owners to alter or modify their units—or adjacent common elements—are among the most frequent and challenging issues faced by condominium associations....