LEGAL UPDATE: SLIP AND FALL ON CONDOMINIUM PREMISES

LEGAL UPDATE: SLIP AND FALL ON CONDOMINIUM PREMISES

by | Jan 22, 2020 | Board of Directors, Condo and HOA Cases, Construction, Developers, Landlord/Tenant, Maintenance, Michigan Condominium Act, Michigan Condominium Lawyer, Michigan Nonprofit Corporation Act, Property Managers, Slip and Fall

Over the last four years, there have been numerous Michigan Court of Appeals decisions addressing slip and falls on the Condominium Premises. Given that Michigan’s weather is turning colder by the day, the risk of significant personal harm on slippery snow and ice...
WHO IS RESPONSIBLE FOR CARRYING INSURANCE ON A CONDOMINIUM?

WHO IS RESPONSIBLE FOR CARRYING INSURANCE ON A CONDOMINIUM?

by | Dec 11, 2019 | Board of Directors, Bylaws, Condominium Document Amendments, Construction, Developers, Insurance, Maintenance, Master Deed, Michigan Condominium Act, Michigan Condominium Attorney, Planned Unit Development, Property Managers, Site Condominium, Slip and Fall, Water Issues

Introduction For many people, purchasing a home is the largest investment they will make in their lifetime. While owning real estate should be considered an investment, it should also be viewed as a risk. Aside from the risk that the property will decrease in value,...
RESIDENTIAL USE V. NON-RESIDENTIAL USE IN MICHIGAN CONDOMINIUMS

RESIDENTIAL USE V. NON-RESIDENTIAL USE IN MICHIGAN CONDOMINIUMS

by | Jul 9, 2019 | Board of Directors, Bylaws, Condo and HOA Cases, Condominium Document Enforcement, Construction, Deed Restrictions, Michigan Business Attorney, Michigan Condominium Lawyer, Michigan HOA Attorney, Property Managers, Restrictive Covenants, Zoning

In Michigan, many condominium documents contain a limitation that a Unit may be used for “residential purposes” only. Historically, an owner or the developer of a parcel of property could impose reasonable building, use, and occupancy restrictions on a parcel of...
VACATING A ROAD OR ALLEY UNDER THE LAND DIVISION ACT

VACATING A ROAD OR ALLEY UNDER THE LAND DIVISION ACT

by | Jun 11, 2019 | Brandan Hallaq, Construction, Deed Restrictions, Developers, Michigan Condominium Lawyer, Michigan Real Estate Attorney, Michigan Real Estate Cases, Planned Unit Development, Plat, Property Development, Title Disputes

In Michigan, a significant portion of commercial and residential real estate development occurs through the creation of either subdivisions or condominiums. Typically, an owner of a large parcel of land will establish a condominium or subdivision as a means of...