Starting in 2025, Michigan employers and employees will experience significant changes to the state's employment laws. These changes include increases to the minimum wage, implementation of the Earned Sick Time Act (ESTA), and changes to unemployment benefits.
AN ACT to invalidate certain provisions in homeowners' association agreements that prohibit the replacement, maintenance, installation, or operation of certain energy-saving improvements or modifications or the installation of solar energy systems; to provide for the adoption of certain policy statements; to prescribe ...
In Michigan, HOAs have the power to: Collect payments for shared expenses. Upkeep and regulation of common areas. Levy reasonable fines.
Under the newly enacted Homeowners' Energy Policy Act (the “Act”), signed into law by Gov. Gretchen Whitmer on July 8, 2024, HOAs can no longer prohibit unit owners/homeowners from installing a wide range of energy-efficient upgrades.
In Michigan, an HOA is typically established by filing Articles of Incorporation with the Secretary of State. These articles provide the legal foundation for the association and include key details such as the association's name, purpose, and the initial board of directors.
Percent funded is calculated by dividing the current reserve fund balance by the fully funded balance. In the above example, if the association has $30,000 in reserves in year 10, it is 60% funded ($30,000 / $50,000).
While you can't refuse to join one, there are plenty of constructive ways to voice your concerns and seek change if you find yourself at odds with a mandatory HOA. Here's what you can do: Review Governing Documents: Start by pulling out the HOA's Covenants, Conditions, and Restrictions (CC&Rs) and other bylaws.
Homeowners often ask whether local laws supersede the rules and regulations set forth by their homeowner association (HOA). The short answer is yes, local laws do supersede HOA rules.
To change HOA bylaws in Michigan, a majority vote from the association members is typically required, following procedures outlined in the original bylaws with adherence to the governing documents and state laws.
HOA LAWS AND REGULATIONS. Federal HOA Laws - In addition to state law regulations, the federal government has laws that govern the operation and management of common interest communities, iniums, cooperatives, and residential properties in the state of Michigan.