Homeowner associations are governed by Michigan Public Act 162 of 1982 The Nonprofit Corporation Act. Long story short, if its in the bylaws and it is not an illegal provision of the bylaws, the homeowner association (HOA) can do it. HOAs are advised by lawyers to strictly enforce the provisions of the bylaws because if they do not, order will turn to chaos. Therefore, if you are in violation of a gardening rule for example, you can be fined and if you don't pay your fine, a lien can be filed, and then later, a notice of foreclosure if you don't pay. Furthermore, the HOA can enforce the provisions
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