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April 9, 2026 CAI

Heron Cove Association Loses State Appeal in Lake Restoration Case

Four Lakes Task Force hopes to restart suspended dam work by Spring Michigan’s Court of Appeals upheld the imposition of…

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  • community association legal updates, condominium association court decision, Heron Cove Association appeal, HOA environmental responsibility, HOA litigation news, lake restoration lawsuit Michigan, Michigan Court of Appeals HOA, Michigan HOA legal case, Michigan property management law, Special Assessments
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April 2, 2026 CAI

Some Easy Ways to Foster Engagement in HOAs and Condo Boards

by Laura Otto Getting residents to participate in community association meetings, events, and activities can be a challenge. That lack…

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  • community association engagement, condo board engagement, HOA board best practices, HOA communication strategies, HOA engagement tips, homeowner involvement HOA, increase HOA participation, Michigan HOA management, property management community building
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March 26, 2026 CAI

Getting More from Your Community Board Meetings

by Amy Repke Q. As someone who lives in a community association, how do I stay involved in what decisions…

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  • community association governance, community board meetings, condo association meetings, effective HOA communication, HOA board meeting tips, HOA participation advice, homeowner forum guidelines, Michigan HOA management, property management education
March 19, 2026 MAGWV Legal

Tax Court Confirms HOA is Not Tax Exempt

Michigan community associations are typically established as nonprofit corporations under state law. However, this designation does not automatically create an…

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March 12, 2026 CAI

Invite Elected Officials to Your 2026 Community Association Activities

As the weather gets warmer and several holidays draw nearer, community associations nationwide are planning fun and exciting events. These…

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  • Annual Meetings, community association advocacy, community association leadership, HOA civic involvement, HOA government relations, HOA legislative engagement, HOA public officials outreach, invite elected officials community events
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March 5, 2026 Herzel Law

Michigan Condo Collections: Three Best Practices to Recover Legal Fees

Condominium associations rely on assessments to fund shared services, including building maintenance, landscaping, insurance, common utilities, and reserve planning.  Board…

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  • community association collections, condo association collections, condominium delinquent assessments, HOA collections best practices, HOA debt recovery, Michigan condo collections, Michigan HOA law, property management collections, recovering legal fees HOA
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February 26, 2026 Tech Support

How to Use the Community Management Portal

Easily manage your HOA or condo account online with the Community Management Portal. Learn step‑by‑step how to log in, view balances, make one‑time or automatic payments, update payment details, find community contacts, and reset your password — all in one secure place.

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February 25, 2026 Tech Support

Using AI Agents in Outlook

Using AI agents in Outlook can greatly enhance your email management experience. I assure you that the time you invest…

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February 25, 2026 Tech Support

How to Subscribe to Our Newsletter without any email – How to Use our RSS Feed

What is RSS? RSS (Really Simple Syndication) is a web feed that allows users to access updates to online content…

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February 21, 2026 CAI

Guidance That Helps Navigate Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac Lending Eligibility

CAI is proud to announce the release of Condominium Lending: Fannie Mae/Freddie Mac Your Condominium Association/Housing Coop Eligibility Status. The guidance…

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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.

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February 13, 2026 MAGWV Legal

Your Bylaw Provisions Impact Your Bottom Line

Review the recording of the MAGWV Webinar from July 2023. Not all governing documents are created equal Learn from MAGWV…

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  • community association bylaws, HOA budget management, HOA bylaws impact finances, HOA financial planning, HOA governing documents, HOA legal documents, HOA operating costs, Michigan HOA management, property management best practices

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