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. For board members and property managers, responding to these requests requires careful consideration,...
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 need to know how to comply with the Homeowners' Energy Policy Act, which becomes effective April 2,...
One of the primary functions of a condominium’s governing documents is to establish the respective responsibilities of the association and the co-owners for maintaining, repairing and replacing all property located within the condominium project. Often times, these...
It's a condition that affects between three and five percent of all Americans, both men and women. With an aging baby boomer generation, experts predict that the problem is only going to get worse. It’s called hoarding and for condominium associations, particularly...
How Your Bylaw Provisions Impact Your Bottom Line Review the recording of our MAGWV Webinar from July 2023 Not all governing documents are created equal! Learn from MAGWV attorneys how different bylaw provisions will result in your community association risking or...
Condominium associations with annual revenues exceeding $20,000.00 should take specific note that Section 57(2) of the Michigan Condominium Act provides that an independent certified public accountant must perform an annual review or audit of the association’s...
What "Turnover" Is Before we get to the definition of "turnover," some background information is necessary. Most Michigan condominium associations are formed by the project developer at, or shortly after, the time the master deed is first recorded. Most associations...
One of the primary functions of a condominium's governing documents is to establish the respective responsibilities of the association and the co-owners for maintaining, repairing and insuring everything located within the project. During the early days of condominium...