CCR enforcement in Dearborn is a private matter between the association and owners; associations may fine, lien, or sue, but must act consistently and follow notice procedures under MCL 559.
Declarations of covenants, conditions, and restrictions (CCRs) and condominium master deeds in Dearborn run with the land and bind subsequent owners. Associations may enforce CCRs through written violation notices, fines, suspension of common-area privileges, liens (for monetary amounts), and civil court actions for injunctive relief. Under the Michigan Condominium Act MCL 559.206, co-owners have a right to due process: written notice of the alleged violation, an opportunity to be heard, and consistent application of rules. Associations that enforce selectively risk waiver defenses. Fines must be authorized by the bylaws and reasonable in amount. Dearborn itself does not enforce private CCRs, but some violations (zoning, property maintenance) may also be municipal code violations enforceable by the city. Owners who believe CCRs are being enforced unfairly can file a civil action for declaratory or injunctive relief.
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