Michigan HOA & Condo Association Laws
Michigan’s Condominium Act and its administrative rules require condo associations to maintain reserves of at least 10% of the annual budget and give co-owners audit, records, and meeting rights; HOAs are covenant- and nonprofit-law-driven.
Which statutes apply in Michigan?
- Condominiums
- Michigan Condominium Act (MCL 559.101 et seq., Act 59 of 1978)
- HOAs / planned communities
- No dedicated HOA statute — recorded declarations, bylaws, and state nonprofit-corporation law govern.
Key compliance rules for Michigan boards and managers
- Minimum reserve fund of 10% of current annual budget (admin rules)
- Annual financial statements and audit/review thresholds for larger associations
- Statutory arbitration option for disputes under the act
Resale and disclosure requirements
No statutory resale certificate for existing units; buyers receive recorded master deed/bylaws and association statements per documents.
Running associations in Michigan?
Portier369 handles the operational side of Michigan compliance — official records, owner and board notices, reserve and budget tracking, violation due process, and document packages — in one platform built for community association managers.
Frequently asked questions
What law governs condo associations in Michigan?
Condominiums in Michigan are governed by the Michigan Condominium Act (MCL 559.101 et seq., Act 59 of 1978). Homeowners associations are generally governed by their recorded declarations, bylaws, and state nonprofit-corporation law.
Are resale disclosures required in Michigan?
No statutory resale certificate for existing units; buyers receive recorded master deed/bylaws and association statements per documents.
What software helps Michigan associations stay compliant?
Association management software like Portier369 supports the operational side of Michigan compliance: maintaining official records, distributing meeting notices, tracking reserves and budgets, running violation due process with notices and hearings, and assembling resale document packages.
Nearby state guides
This guide is an educational summary, not legal advice. Statutes are amended regularly — confirm current law with an attorney licensed in Michigan before acting.