Community Association Law · Novi, Michigan
Condominium & HOA Attorneys in Novi, Michigan
Practical legal counsel for the decisions that shape your community. Discuss your association's needs with Tilchin & Hall, P.C.
Serving Clients Since 1978
Based in Novi, serving the Ann Arbor area and communities throughout Michigan. Learn more about the firm.
Our Approach
Practical Counsel for Your Community's Legal Needs
Community leadership brings important decisions and competing priorities. Tilchin & Hall, P.C. helps clients understand the legal questions behind those decisions and consider practical next steps. Our approach begins with your community's circumstances, concerns, and goals.
Since 1978, the firm has worked with Michigan condominium and homeowners associations, boards, and community managers. We take time to understand how your community operates, explain the relevant legal details in plain terms, and help you weigh the choices in front of you.
The goal is practical guidance you can act on—not just an answer, but an understanding of your options and the considerations behind them.
Our Services
Condominium & HOA Legal Services
Six focused service areas covering the matters condominium and homeowners associations bring to the firm—from governance to disputes.
Board Governance & Meetings
Counsel on the decisions and procedures that keep a board running, with attention to your community's governing documents.
- Notices
- Elections
- Ballots & proxies
- Resolutions
- Board policies
Governing Documents & Contracts
Review and updates to the documents that define how an association operates and the agreements it enters.
- Master deeds
- Bylaws
- Declarations
- Corporate documents
- Agreements
Assessments & Collections
Guidance on association assessments and the steps available when amounts remain unpaid.
- Special assessments
- Association liens
- Collections
- Enforcement proceedings
Rules & Community Disputes
Help addressing bylaw enforcement and the neighbor concerns that arise in shared communities.
- Bylaw enforcement
- Neighbor concerns
- Rental issues
- Modification requests
Common Elements & Maintenance
Counsel on shared facilities and the responsibility questions that come with them.
- Repair responsibilities
- Water damage
- Drainage
- Shared facilities
Development & Property Matters
Support on the property questions that shape a community's growth and boundaries.
- Developer agreements
- Easements
- Condominium changes
- Future development areas
Board Guidance
Clearer Guidance for the Decisions Ahead
Three moments when a conversation with the firm can help a board act with confidence.
Before a Board Decision
Reviewing the relevant governing documents, the proposed action, and the circumstances helps a board act with confidence.
When Documents Need Attention
Questions about consistency, interpretation, or proposed updates can often be addressed before they become disputes.
When a Disagreement Escalates
When a concern grows, it can help to evaluate the issue and discuss the approaches available to your association.
Dispute Resolution
Addressing Association Disputes with a Practical Approach
The appropriate response to an association dispute depends on the governing documents, the facts, the parties, and the applicable law. Tilchin & Hall, P.C. starts by evaluating the disagreement and discussing the approaches available to your association.
Depending on the circumstances, those approaches may include negotiation between the parties, mediation as a collaborative process, or litigation when court is the appropriate path. The right approach varies by matter.
- Negotiation — working toward a practical resolution between the parties.
- Mediation — a collaborative process to help parties explore resolution.
- Litigation — representing your association in civil disputes when court is the appropriate path.
Related services
The firm's broader practice supports association matters from several directions.
An individual owner?
Individual owners are welcome to inquire about their circumstances. Whether the firm can represent an owner depends on the matter and the firm's review, and the firm does not represent opposing interests in the same matter.
Call 248-349-6203Our Attorneys
Meet Attorneys with Community Association Experience
Direct communication and personal attention are part of how the firm works. These attorneys handle condominium and HOA matters and related disputes.
Steven E. Hall
Steven E. Hall brings decades of Michigan real estate and community association experience to the firm's property practice, advising associations on governance, documents, and the decisions that shape a community.
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Corene C. Ford
Corene C. Ford focuses on association litigation and mediation, helping boards and owners evaluate disagreements and the paths available to resolve them.
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Adam Randall
Adam Randall draws on prior community association management experience and relevant legal work, helping associations with governing documents and day-to-day community matters.
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Preparing to Discuss Your Association's Matter
A little preparation helps us understand your community's matter more quickly. You do not need everything organized before reaching out—the list below is a starting point.
After learning about your matter, we can help identify which materials are relevant. Please share documents through the firm's approved intake process rather than attaching sensitive files to an initial message.
Information that often helps
- Association name and property location.
- Your role and relationship to the association.
- A brief description of the concern.
- Important dates or upcoming decisions.
- Relevant governing documents or agreements.
- Related notices, correspondence, or meeting records.
Insights
Insights for Community Association Leaders
Practical reading on community association topics from the firm.
Firm NewsAction Without Meeting in Community Associations
Most actions by community associations require a vote, either by the Board of Directors, or by the full membership. The basic forum for casting votes is at a meeting: an annual…
Firm News2026 Changes in Condominium Reserve Funding
Reserve Fund Statutory Basis The Michigan Condominium act, MCL - Section 559.205, requires all condominiums to maintain a reserve fund: 559.205 Reserve fund. A reserve fund for…
Firm NewsHoliday Decorations in Community Associations
The winter holidays are upon us, and community association boards receive questions about holiday decorations. Can community associations restrict holiday decorations, and what…
FAQs
Condominium & HOA Legal Questions
Answers to common questions about the firm's community association practice. For your specific circumstances, please contact our office.
Tilchin & Hall, P.C. advises condominium and homeowners associations on board governance, governing documents, assessments and collections, rules and community disputes, common elements and maintenance, and development matters. See the service sections above for the areas we cover.
Yes. The firm reviews master deeds, bylaws, declarations, and other governing documents, and can discuss proposed updates or amendments. You can request a discussion through the appointment form below or by calling our office.
Yes. The firm advises on notices, elections, ballots, proxies, resolutions, and board policies. The appropriate steps depend on your community's governing documents and circumstances, so we discuss the specifics with you.
Yes. The firm advises on special assessments, association liens, collections, and enforcement proceedings. The steps available depend on the governing documents and the facts of the matter.
Mediation is one possible approach to resolving an association dispute. The right path depends on the governing documents, the parties, and the applicable law. See our Mediation Services for more detail on that process.
Yes. Individual owners are welcome to inquire about their circumstances. Whether the firm can represent an owner depends on the matter and the firm's review, and the firm does not represent opposing interests in the same matter.
Yes. Based in Novi, the firm serves the Ann Arbor area and communities throughout Michigan. Service coverage extends beyond the physical office location.
Call 248-349-6203 or use the appointment request form below. You can ask our office about arrangements and fees when you reach out; we do not assume a particular fee structure here.
Our Novi Office
Discuss Your Community's Needs with Our Novi Office
Tell us how we can help your association take the next step.
Tilchin & Hall, P.C.
39500 High Pointe Blvd
Ste 470
Novi, MI 48375
Based in Novi, the firm serves the Ann Arbor area and communities throughout Michigan. Visit the Novi office page.
Request an Appointment
Tell us the general nature of your association's concern and how to reach you. Contact our Novi office to request an appointment and discuss how the firm may be able to assist.