Lines for a written scope on Michigan condominium and HOA work (What do Michigan HOA laws say about records, fines and solar?) From https://instabids.ai/us/property-managers/hoa-laws/michigan (facts read 2026-10-30) [ ] The work in plain words for each common element, with photos, so bids line up line by line. [ ] Shared costs: under 559.169(3) the amount of all common expenses not specially assessed shall be assessed against the condominium units in proportion to the percentages of value or other provisions as may be contained in the master deed; keep each unit's share off the contractor's scope. [ ] Limited common element work: under 559.169(1), except to the extent that the condominium documents provide otherwise, its repair costs shall be specially assessed against the condominium unit to which that limited common element was assigned; list each limited common element and its unit on its own line. [ ] Paper trail: under 559.157(1) the contracts of a condominium project shall be available for examination by any of the co-owners and their mortgagees at convenient times; file the signed scope with the contract. [ ] Solar work on a home or unit: under 559.311(2), outside a common area or shared roof (559.313), a homeowners' association must approve or deny the request within 30 days after receipt of the written application; write the receipt date on the job record. [ ] Developer-era contracts: under 559.155(1) a management contract with the developer or affiliates of the developer is voidable by the board of directors of the association of co-owners on the transitional control date or within 90 days thereafter; note that date on the contract file.