by Kevin Hirzel | Sep 5, 2019 | Bylaws, Condo and HOA Cases, Condominium Document Amendments, Michigan Condominium Attorney, Michigan Condominium Lawyer
Michigan condominium associations and co-owners should be aware that the Michigan Condominium Act, MCL 559.101, et seq., contains a specific procedure that allows for condominium units to be divided. A single co-owner may purchase a large site condominium unit and...
by Bree Anne Stopera | Aug 21, 2019 | Bylaws, Condo and HOA Cases, Condominium Document Amendments, Master Deed, Michigan Condominium Act, Michigan Condominium Attorney
Eminent domain, also known as condemnation, or simply, taking, is the long-established government practice of converting private property for public use. It applies to all property, including units and common areas owned through a community association such as...
by Kevin Hirzel | Aug 1, 2019 | Board of Directors, Bylaws, Condominium Document Amendments, Condominium Document Enforcement, Deed Restrictions, Michigan Condominium Act, Michigan Condominium Attorney, Michigan Condominium Lawyer, Restrictive Covenants
On May 24, 2019, Rep. Sarah Anthony introduced HB 4676 in order to make it easier for Michigan condominium associations and homeowners associations to remove discriminatory provisions from a covenant, declaration or master deed. 42 U.S.C. § 3604 of the Federal Fair...
by Kayleigh Long | Jul 18, 2019 | Bylaws, Condominium Document Amendments, Condominium Document Enforcement, Drones, Master Deed, Michigan Condominium Attorney, Michigan Condominium Lawyer, Rules and Regulations, Technology
Aerial photography, weather tracking, search and rescues – these are just a few things drones are being used for as they slowly integrate into our daily lives. Drones for recreational use can be purchased for as little as $30, and in June 2019, Amazon announced that...
by Kevin Hirzel | May 7, 2019 | Bylaws, Condominium Document Amendments, Master Deed, Michigan Condominium Act, Michigan Condominium Attorney, Michigan Condominium Lawyer, Mortgagee Approval
Michigan condominium associations and co-owners should be aware that the boundaries of condominium units are not necessarily fixed and may be changed provided that certain requirements are satisfied under the Michigan Condominium Act, MCL 559.101, et seq. By way of...
by Kevin Hirzel | Apr 19, 2019 | Bylaws, Condo and HOA Cases, Condominium Document Amendments, Condominium Document Enforcement, Master Deed, Michigan Condominium Attorney, Michigan Condominium Lawyer
In Stadler v Fontainebleau Condominiums Association, unpublished opinion of the Court of Appeals, issued April 11, 2019 (Docket No. 343303), the Michigan Court of Appeals held that the plain language of the condominium bylaws permitted the condominium association to...
