Canadian Lakes Property Owners· Stanwood, Michigan
Our initial scan found 6 potential issues in your governing documents.
We checked the 2 public PDFs on Canadian Lakes Property Owners’s website against current Michigan and federal HOA law—and more issues may exist depending on the documents you load.
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Community Rules, Architectural & Enforcement Policies · Sec. Deed Restrictions & Architectural Control Rules, Section 8 (Energy Collectors & Clotheslines) · Page 1
[FLAGGED FOR COUNSEL REVIEW — SAFE RESOLUTION GATE] Clause prohibits solar energy systems, clotheslines, or other protected energy-saving improvements in conflict with the Michigan Homeowners' Energy Policy Act (2024 PA 68 / HB 5028).
Operative Clause · Sec. Deed Restrictions & Architectural Control Rules, Section 8 (Energy Collectors & Clotheslines) (Page 1)
“Prohibition on Solar Energy Collectors, Exterior Clotheslines, and Rain Barrels — No solar panels, wind turbines, exterior clotheslines, drying racks, or rain barrels shall be installed or maintained on…”
Why It’s Flagged
Michigan Homeowners' Energy Policy Act, 2024 PA 68 (HB 5028), MCL 559.305–559.311
Under the Michigan Homeowners' Energy Policy Act (2024 PA 68 / HB 5028), any provision in a governing document that prohibits or requires homeowners association approval for a member to replace, maintain, install, or operate an energy-saving improvement or modification (including clotheslines, air source or ground source heat pumps, insulation, rain barrels, reflective roofing, or EV supply equipment) is invalid and unenforceable.
Additionally, an association may not prohibit a member from installing a solar energy system on an owner-maintained roof or impose conditions that increase installation cost by more than $1,000 or decrease solar efficiency by more than 10%, and must approve or deny solar applications in writing within 30 days.
Sample Discussion Wording for HOA Counsel
For Board & Counsel Review
1Notwithstanding anything herein to the contrary, pursuant to the Michigan Homeowners' Energy Policy Act (2024 PA 68 / HB 5028), the Association shall not prohibit the installation or operation of energy-saving improvements (including clotheslines, heat pumps, rain barrels, and EV supply equipment) or rooftop solar energy systems.
2Any solar application shall be processed in writing within 30 days of receipt in accordance with the Association's written Solar Energy Policy Statement.
REMAINING INITIAL FINDINGS & FULL DOCUMENT SET
5 Additional Issues Flagged in Initial Scan
Unlock exact page coordinates, statutory citations, and counsel discussion notes for all 5 remaining issues—plus load up to 10 PDFs for complete review.
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Potential Issue Surfaced in Initial Scan
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Severity
#2
U.S. Flag & Flagpole Display Restriction Conflict
Rules & Policies
AMBIGUITY
#3
U.S. Flag & Flagpole Display Restriction Conflict (Rules & Policies)
Rules & Policies
AMBIGUITY
#4
Solar Energy Device & Roof Collector Restriction Conflict
Rules & Policies
AMBIGUITY
#5
U.S. Flag & Flagpole Display Restriction Conflict (Rules & Policies · Clause #5)
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