by Kevin Hirzel | Oct 1, 2015 | Condo Law
On September 29, 2015, representatives Klint Kesto (primary sponsor), Brandt Iden and Hank Vaupel introduced House Bill 4919, which would modify the Condominium Act, MCL 559.101, et. seq. House Bill 4919 would amend MCL 559.160 as follows: Sec. 60. (1) Actions on...
by Kevin Hirzel | Oct 1, 2015 | Condo Law
Condominium assessments are the lifeblood of any condominium association. A condominium association cannot function and provide essential services to co-owners unless assessments are collected. Unfortunately, dissatisfied co-owners often threaten to escrow or withhold...
by Matthew Heron | Sep 24, 2015 | Condo Law
Matthew W. Heron, Esq. Cummings, McClorey, Davis & Acho, PLC Introduction An association of co-owners within a condominium project is responsible for enforcing the condominium project’s master deed, bylaws and any rules and regulations. In many instances, the...
by Kevin Hirzel | Sep 4, 2015 | Condo Law
As many new condominium co-owners are aware, the general operations of a condominium association are funded through annual assessments. MCL 559.169 sets forth the requirements for imposing assessments in a Michigan Condominium as follows: 559.169 Assessment of common...
by Matthew Heron | Aug 27, 2015 | Condo Law
Michigan utilizes a variety of land use laws and the delegation of certain authority to local governments to regulate the development and use of land while also fostering creativity and innovation among developers and local governments. Condominium Developments and...
by Hirzel Law | Aug 17, 2015 | Condo Law
Part One of this two-part series addressed when an association should amend its Michigan condominium documents. Part Two addresses the legal and practical considerations of how to amend your Michigan condominium documents. How Does My Association Amend its...