MCL 559.201 AND MICH ADMIN R 559.511: IS YOUR RESERVE FUND UNDERFUNDED?

MCL 559.201 AND MICH ADMIN R 559.511: IS YOUR RESERVE FUND UNDERFUNDED?

by | Feb 18, 2019 | Board of Directors, Bylaws, Condo and HOA Assessments, Condo and HOA Cases, Maintenance, Michigan Condominium Act, Michigan Condominium Attorney, Michigan Condominium Lawyer

Introduction In Michigan, the laws related to the governance of the formation and operation of condominium projects are found in the Michigan Condominium Act (the “Act”), MCL 559.101, et seq. MCL 559.205 of the Act requires a condominium association to maintain a...
Michigan Court upholds condo association fines for unauthorized wind turbine and generator

Michigan Court upholds condo association fines for unauthorized wind turbine and generator

by | Feb 4, 2019 | Board of Directors, Bylaws, Condo and HOA Cases, Condominium Document Enforcement, Michigan Condominium Act, Michigan Condominium Lawyer, Technology

In Oak Valley Estates Homeowners Association v Georgetta Livingstone, Unpublished Opinion of the Michigan Court of Appeals, Docket No. 338292 (January 22, 2019), the Michigan Court of Appeals upheld a monetary judgment in favor of a condominium association, for fines...
MICHIGAN COURT OF APPEALS RULES IN FAVOR OF TOWNSHIP IN ZONING ORDINANCE DISPUTE OVER SHORT-TERM RENTALS

MICHIGAN COURT OF APPEALS RULES IN FAVOR OF TOWNSHIP IN ZONING ORDINANCE DISPUTE OVER SHORT-TERM RENTALS

by | Nov 19, 2018 | Airbnb, Condo and HOA Cases, Landlord/Tenant, Michigan Condominium Lawyer, Michigan HOA Attorney, Planned Unit Development, Rules and Regulations

BACKGROUND On October 25, 2018, the Michigan Court of Appeals issued an unpublished opinion in the matter of Concerned Property Owners of Garfield Township, Inc v Charter Township of Garfield, unpublished per curiam opinion of the Court of Appeals, issued October 25,...
MCL 559.234 and Mich Admin R 559.111: Know the rules related to shared recreational facilities in Condominiums

MCL 559.234 and Mich Admin R 559.111: Know the rules related to shared recreational facilities in Condominiums

by | Nov 1, 2018 | Condo and HOA Cases, Developers, Inspection of Records, Master Deed, Michigan Condominium Lawyer

Recreational facilities in condominiums are often one of the many amenities that draw potential purchasers to a particular condominium.  Co-owners enjoy the use of recreational facilities such as barbeques, basketball courts, boat launches/slips, clubhouses, gyms,...