I still can't believe we had to wait so long on the sellers lawyer to close on that house. 

Again the burden of proof would be on the claimant (correct me if I’m wrong, I’m not a lawyer), and in the absence of proof there wouldn’t be a case.

Maybe your tenant damaged something.)If they are truly billing you for a common element, you hire a lawyer and sue.

Have a property line dispute in OOS area, referral to kick a$$ lawyer that will treat you well.  

Do we need to speak to a corporate lawyer or can we go the simple route of LegalZoom?

An accountant or lawyer that loves strategy)   If you don't follow the rules, it may not be worth doing. 

A Lawyer in Michigan would be the place to get the best advice as these practices can vary by state. 

First, I would recommend talking to a lawyer about the contracts if you are still unfamiliar.

We thought about hiring a lawyer but the legal fees were expected to be in the range of $10k to $15k and would have taken months (if not years).

You must be void of how politics work.Just go employ couple of hundred people, talk to a few hundred people a week, work with city/govt officials, talk to lawyers, you'll see the pulse quick.