MAGWV has successfully argued that an above ground “swim spa” constitutes an above ground “swimming pool” and is therefore prohibited…
AI technologies are transforming the property management industry in various ways. Here are some examples: Chatbots and Virtual AssistantsAI-powered chatbots…
Artificial Intelligence (AI) is revolutionizing various industries, and the property management sector is no exception. The integration of AI agents…
AI agents, also known as intelligent agents, are software programs or systems that use artificial intelligence to perform tasks on…
In a notable decision issued on October 10, 2024, the Michigan Court of Appeals in Neuman v Long Lake Shores Ass’n,…
On February 18, 2025, the last remaining injunction against the CTA was lifted. This decision reinstates the Beneficial Ownership Information…
An HOA estoppel is a vital document in real estate transactions. It outlines fees, debts, and compliance issues to protect…
The Michigan Court of Appeals recently issued an opinion in Apache Hills Property Owners Association, Inc. v Sears Nichols Cottages, LLC (Docket…
Four Lakes Task Force hopes to restart suspended dam work by Spring Michigan’s Court of Appeals upheld the imposition of…
On March 16, 2023, Governor Gretchen Whitmer signed a bipartisan bill officially expanding Michigan’s Elliott-Larsen Civil Rights Act (ELCRA), which…
In community association administration, disparate impact claims can arise when a seemingly neutral policy or practice has a disproportionate negative…
When you’re shopping for a new place to live, you probably consider a lot of factors – location, schools, taxes,…
Make a One Time Payment Hi everyone, it’s Vanessa, your receptionist over at Rochester Property Management Group. By the end…
The time is always right to do what is right.Martin Luther King, Jr. A new Michigan law went into effect…
A recent federal court decision in U.S. v. The Dorchester Owners Association, No. 20-1396 (E.D. Penn. Jan. 25, 2023), is instructive…
Condominium associations with annual revenues exceeding $20,000.00 should take specific note that Section 57(2) of the Michigan Condominium Act provides…
On December 23, 2024, the Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals lifted the nationwide injunction previously issued by a Texas District…
How Your Bylaw Provisions Impact Your Bottom Line Review the recording of our MAGWV Webinar from July 2023 Not all…
In a significant ruling that affects property owners throughout the state, including Michigan’s community associations, the Michigan Supreme Court substantially…
Updated as of March 28, 2024 The Michigan State legislature amended the Marketable Record Title Act (MRTA) in 2019. While…
Last year, the Michigan Supreme Court’s decision in Kandil-Elsayed v. F&E Oil, Inc., marked a pivotal change in premises liability law….
CLIENT ADVISORY ALERT Nationwide Halt on Corporate Transparency Act Reporting Requirements Issued by Texas Court On December…
In a world where transparency and accountability have become paramount in both public and private sectors, the U.S. government has…
Effective September 18, 2023, some updates were made to the eligibility criteria for condominium and cooperative projects by Fannie Mae…