Maple Forest Condominiums Association

What Maple Forest Condominiums Association's governing documents say

Maple Forest Condominiums is a condominium community in Wixom, Michigan — you own your individual unit and share ownership of the building's common elements. These bylaws govern the rights and responsibilities of unit owners (co-owners) within the association, covering finances, restrictions, and operations.

• What you own & maintain: Each co-owner must maintain the interior of their unit (walls, appliances, plumbing fixtures, etc.) and any limited common elements assigned to them. The association maintains the common elements and structures originally built by the developer.
• Assessments & fees: Assessments are levied equally per unit, payable in 12 monthly installments. Late fees ($25 or as set by board), 7% interest, and full collection costs apply. Special assessments above 60% co-owner vote are needed for projects exceeding 3% of the annual budget.
• Leasing & rentals: Leases must be at least one year; only entire units can be rented. A co-owner must first live in the unit for one year before renting. No more than 30% of units may be rental at a time; temporary exceptions exist for moves, death, military duty, medical facility transfer, or documented family emergency.
• Pets: Only one dog or one cat per unit is allowed without board approval. No dangerous animals, no breeding for commerce, and owners must clean up waste. The board may require registration and charge additional assessments for animal-related costs.
• Vehicles & parking: No commercial vehicles, recreational vehicles, trailers, or non-operational vehicles may be parked on premises without board approval. Only automobiles, SUVs, and pickup trucks are generally allowed; maintenance/repair of vehicles on site is prohibited except emergencies, and washing is allowed only on the co-owner's limited common element driveway.
• Exterior alterations & decorations: No exterior changes (paint, antennas, awnings, satellite dishes on common roofs, etc.) without board approval. Holiday decorations: December decorations allowed Nov 25–Jan 5; Halloween decorations allowed week before Oct 5–Nov 5; patriotic and one-day occasion decorations permitted as specified. American flag allowed up to 3'x5'. No garage sales without board approval.
• Insurance: The association carries property, liability, directors & officers, and workers' comp insurance for common elements. Each co-owner must obtain their own HO-6 policy for personal property, improvements, and liability within their unit. Both the association and co-owners waive subrogation rights against each other except for deductibles.
• Violations & enforcement: Violations by a tenant or co-owner can lead to fines, eviction of tenants, and assessments of costs and attorney fees against the responsible co-owner. The association may also enter units for emergency repairs and charge the co-owner for any resulting damages.

Plain-language summary generated from the governing documents on file for this community. It may be incomplete and is not legal advice — read the full documents below or consult the official recorded versions.