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Downriver Property Management

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Reliable property management group offering professional rental services, property maintenance, and investment management for landlords and tenants.
October 6, 2026 MAGWV Legal

Be Aware of Potential Disparate Impact Discrimination Claims in Your Association

In community association administration, disparate impact claims can arise when a seemingly neutral policy or practice has a disproportionate negative…

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September 19, 2026 MAGWV Legal

Condominium Association Liability Includes Short-Term Rental Guests, According to Michigan Court

What Michigan community associations and managers need to know about Letvin v. Village at Grand Traverse Commons Condominium Association. –…

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September 9, 2026 MAGWV Legal

The Importance of Board Meeting Minutes

Association boards have legal, financial, and ethical responsibilities for the organization they lead. Individual directors in turn have a legal…

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September 9, 2026 MAGWV Legal

Is it Safe to Run for the Board? Broad Protections Afforded to Directors in a Litigious Age

The vitality of Michigan community associations is directly related to the quality of their volunteer board of directors. However, in…

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September 2, 2026 MAGWV Legal

Michigan Court Rules in Favor of HOA Right to Hire Property Manager

In a notable decision issued on October 10, 2024, the Michigan Court of Appeals in Neuman v Long Lake Shores Ass’n,…

High-level business meeting at Rochester Property Management Group discussing real estate strategies and property management solutions in Rochester.
May 30, 2026 MAGWV Legal

How to Hold Great Board Meetings

Effective board and member meetings are essential to the smooth operation of community associations. Well-run meetings promote transparency, encourage participation,…

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April 16, 2026 MAGWV Legal

Court of Appeals Holds Nine-Month Residential Lease Violated Express Commercial-Use Restriction

On September 18, 2025, the Michigan Court of Appeals issued an unpublished but significant decision addressing whether a nine-month residential…

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February 17, 2026 MAGWV Legal

Michigan Court of Appeals Decision in Condo Slip-and-Fall Case

A recent Michigan Court of Appeals ruling in Gabrielson v. The Woods Condo Association clarifies premises liability and the role of the “open and obvious” doctrine in slip-and-fall cases.