Homeowners associations in Michigan provide residents with a range of enjoyable amenities. They also require the observation of specific regulations to maintain a functional, comfortable and appealing community. While people have differing opinions about the purpose...
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Is your co-op protected from liability?
Few, if any, housing cooperatives are self-sustaining entities. You need to rely on vendors and other businesses to supply your members with certain necessities, such as cable hookups and snow removal. However, what happens if a vendor or contractor causes harm? Who’s...
What governing factors can you include in an HOA contract?
Operating a Home Owners Association or HOA in Michigan allows you to maintain some control over certain behaviors within your community to prevent problems that result in animosity, discomfort and frustration for residents. Having each of your residents sign the same...
Does our HOA have to have an election?
The culture of your HOA depends on your particular community, but all HOAs are generally required to hold elections for leadership positions. In some communities these may be relatively well contested seats, and in others it may seem like the same people will be in...
How can an HOA collect unpaid dues?
If you are one of the many people who have taken the responsibility of being on the board of directors for your neighborhood homeowners' association, you likely feel a great sense of pride in where you live. Your willingness to step in and contribute to your...
Income exemptions for HOA income taxes
There can be a lot of confusion around HOAs and tax returns. While you may think that you do not have to file a tax return as an HOA because you are technically a nonprofit entity, the truth is that the government views HOAs as corporations. As a corporation, you must...
HOAs have rights when members default on payments
As an HOA in Michigan, the idea that a subscriber may default on payments probably crosses your mind occasionally. Your HOA has rights when it comes to collecting subscription payments that are past due. At Pentiuk, Couvreur & Kobiljak, we understand how the...
What does the HOA foreclosure process look like in Michigan?
One thing that many aspiring home or condo owners in Michigan fail to take into consideration before joining a homeowner’s association is the very real and costly consequences of failing to pay their dues. According to Section 559.208 of the Michigan Condominium Act,...
What does housing discrimination look like?
Michigan residents like you already have more than enough on your plate when you start house hunting. Between all of the laws and requirements to follow, plus the time and money you will sink into this endeavor, the last thing you want to deal with on top of...
Steps to help prevent litigation
Business owners in Michigan have a lot on their plate, and dealing with a lawsuit is not something companies have the time, energy or money for. While it may not always be avoidable, there are steps businesses can take to help reduce the risk of clients, vendors or...