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October 10, 2026 CAI

Halloween Decorating and Safety Tips

by Nate Falger From 3-foot-tall skeletons draped over front lawns to inflatable pumpkins and spider web-covered walkways, Halloween decorations have…

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  • community holiday tips, condo community safety tips, condo Halloween guidelines, Downriver property management, Halloween HOA rules, Halloween safety checklist, HOA seasonal reminders, HOA trick‑or‑treat safety, neighborhood Halloween planning, safe Halloween decorating
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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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  • association discrimination claims, community association liability, disparate impact discrimination, Downriver property management, fair housing disparate impact, HOA enforcement policies, HOA fair housing compliance, HOA rule enforcement risks, housing discrimination standards, Michigan HOA legal risks
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October 3, 2026 Hirzel Law

The Michigan Civil Rights Act of 1976

The Michigan Elliott-Larsen Civil Rights Act prohibits discrimination in employment, housing, real estate, education, public accommodations, and public services based…

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  • condominium association legal duties, Downriver property management, fair housing Michigan, HOA civil rights compliance, Michigan anti‑discrimination laws, Michigan Civil Rights Act, Michigan housing regulations, Michigan real estate law, protected classes Michigan, resident discrimination protections
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September 26, 2026 Christopher Haymon

Tips to Maximize the Appeal and Value of Your Investment Property

by Christopher Haymon For investment condo owners with a listing that sits quietly, the problem is rarely “the market” and…

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  • Downriver landlord tips, home upgrade ideas, investment property improvement, maximize property appeal, Michigan rental property advice, property management insights, real estate enhancement strategies, rental property value boost, ROI‑focused upgrades, tenant‑attracting renovations
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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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  • community association risk management, condominium association responsibilities, Downriver property management, HOA legal exposure, Michigan condo liability, Michigan court ruling, Michigan HOA compliance, premises safety obligations, rental guest protections, short‑term rental guest injuries
September 12, 2026 CAI

Roles of HOA Officers: Who on the Board Does What?

By Daniel Brannigan Each board member plays an important role in the success of a community association. Most boards have…

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  • community association governance, condo association officers, Downriver HOA guide, HOA board responsibilities, HOA board structure, HOA management insights, HOA officer duties, HOA president role, HOA secretary duties, HOA treasurer tasks, Michigan HOA leadership
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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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  • association recordkeeping, board documentation best practices, community association records, Downriver property management, HOA board compliance, HOA leadership responsibilities, HOA meeting minutes, HOA transparency requirements, Michigan HOA governance, official meeting minutes importance
September 9, 2026 CAI

HOA and Condo Tips for the Fall

Page 6 of the current issue of Community Association News Magazine has a good article about: Fall Maintenance Community Beautification…

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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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  • community association litigation risks, director indemnification Michigan, Downriver property management, fiduciary duty protections, HOA board service concerns, HOA director protections, HOA governance challenges, HOA legal immunity, Michigan HOA board liability, volunteer board member safety
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September 5, 2026 Christopher Haymon

Buying Your First Property in an HOA – Without Financial Surprises

by Christopher Haymon For first-time homebuyers, especially young condo buyers, HOA communities can feel like the “responsible” step into ownership,…

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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,…

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August 29, 2026 Tech Support

About AI Agents

AI agents, also known as intelligent agents, are software programs or systems that use artificial intelligence to perform tasks on…

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