In Michigan, HOAs have the power to: Collect payments for shared expenses. Upkeep and regulation of common areas. Levy reasonable fines.
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 ...
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.
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.
What are the requirements of a inium association? The Act requires the association of co-owners to keep current copies of the master deed, all amendments to the master deed, and other inium documents available for review by co- owners, prospective purchasers, and prospective mortgagees.
Sec. 84a. (1) The developer shall provide copies of all of the following documents to a prospective purchaser of a inium unit, other than a business inium unit: (a) The recorded master deed.
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.
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.
The dissolution of a homeowners association in Michigan necessitates a formal resolution, approval from a majority of members, and adherence to specific procedures set forth in the Michigan Nonprofit Corporation Act.
Sec. 57. (1) The books, records, contracts, and financial statements concerning the administration and operation of the inium project shall be available for examination by any of the co-owners and their mortgagees at convenient times.