Board Member Checklists

Board seats pass to co-owners at 25%, 50%, and 75% of units sold under MCL 559.152. Know what to request, audit, and inspect before defect claims run out.

Enforce your master deed, bylaws, and rules consistently, and recover attorney fees under MCL 559.206(b) when your documents allow it.

From demand letter to a recorded lien under MCL 559.208, and when to use Michigan's foreclosure by advertisement.

Master deed and bylaw changes need a 2/3 co-owner vote under MCL 559.190, and some also need mortgagee approval.

Five policies every Michigan board should have, including the HOA Solar Energy Policy and a records inspection policy.

Owners elect their first board within 60 days of 75% of units selling, or within 3 years. Then the developer has 60 days to hand over the books and records.

How to levy fines the right way under Section 18.4 of the Condominium Property Act and Section 1-30(g) of CICAA.

Illinois lets associations seek possession of a delinquent unit. Starting January 1, 2027, you need a written collection policy before taking legal action.

Condo declarations generally need a 2/3 owner vote under Section 27. For HOAs under CICAA, your own documents set the threshold.

Seven policies Illinois boards need, from accessible parking and EV charging to the collection policy required by SB3527.