It is the responsibility of the Board to enforce the Master Deed and Bylaws. MCL 559.190 allows for the Condominium Bylaws to be amended based upon a vote of 2/3 of the Co-Owners. In certain circumstances identified in MCL 559.190a, mortgagee approval is also required to amend the Condominium Documents. Many Associations run into problems because they fail to be proactive in amending their Condominium Documents. Here are the top 5 signs that your Condominium Documents need to be amended:

1. The Condominium Documents are Outdated.

2. The Developer has recently turned over control of the Association.

3. The Master Deed and Bylaws contain provisions that are not clear and/or conflict.

4. Your Master Deed and Bylaws are missing enforcement mechanisms.

5. Your Association does not have FHA Certification. Read more……..