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The Role and Importance of the Reserve Study in Determining an Appropriate Reserve Fund

The Role and Importance of the Reserve Study in Determining an Appropriate Reserve Fund

by Matthew Heron | Mar 4, 2016 | Condo Law, Homeowners Association Law

Matthew W. Heron, Esq. Introduction A well-run condominium can be thought of as having two components: (1) physical assets, which are the buildings, structures, and grounds on which the condominium is located; and (2) financial assets, which are the funds necessary to...
Legal Update: Recent Statutory Changes Impacting Service Animals in Michigan

Legal Update: Recent Statutory Changes Impacting Service Animals in Michigan

by Kevin Hirzel | Feb 15, 2016 | Condo Law, Homeowners Association Law

(The image on this post was linked from http://www.pawsitivityservicedogs.com) On October 20, 2015, Governor Rick Snyder signed into law Senate Bills 298 and 299 and House Bills 4521 and 4527, which became effective January 18, 2016. The Bills updated rules on the use...
Expressing Opposing Views in a Condominium: Does Your Condominium Have the Right to Silence Free Speech?

Expressing Opposing Views in a Condominium: Does Your Condominium Have the Right to Silence Free Speech?

by Matthew Heron | Feb 2, 2016 | Condo Law

Introduction  Another election year is upon us, and with that comes the realization that neighbors in your condominium may not hold your political and ideological views. With this realization also comes the belief that, regardless of your own political views, those...
Quick Update: Proposed Changes to FHA Condominium Project Approval Process

Quick Update: Proposed Changes to FHA Condominium Project Approval Process

by Hirzel Law | Feb 2, 2016 | Condo Law

According to Community Associations Institute (“CAI”), a leading national community association organization, the U.S. House of Representatives will vote today on important changes to the Federal Housing Administration’s (“FHA”) condominium...
The Difference Between an Officer and a Director: Selection, Removal and Eligibility Restrictions

The Difference Between an Officer and a Director: Selection, Removal and Eligibility Restrictions

by Hirzel Law | Jan 26, 2016 | Condo Law

In most Michigan condominium associations, the same individuals serve as both directors and officers of the nonprofit corporation in charge of the condominium.  Often times, there is confusion or misunderstanding about the difference between a “director” and an...
Failing Infrastructure? How to handle common element lead pipes in your Condominium

Failing Infrastructure? How to handle common element lead pipes in your Condominium

by Kevin Hirzel | Jan 20, 2016 | Condo Law

Introduction The recent water crisis in Flint, Michigan has gained regional and national headlines and caused a great deal of controversy regarding the responsibility of local, state and federal government to provide clean water. One of the biggest issues facing...
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