Michigan Court of Appeals rules that modular home violates restrictive covenants

Michigan Court of Appeals rules that modular home violates restrictive covenants

by | Nov 1, 2017 | Bylaws, Condo and HOA Cases, Condominium Document Enforcement, Construction, Deed Restrictions, Developers, Michigan Condominium Attorney, Michigan Condominium Lawyer

In Thiel v Goyings, unpublished opinion of the Court of Appeals, issued August 8, 2017 (Docket No. 333000), the Michigan Court of Appeals held that the construction of a partially prefabricated home violated the restrictive covenants in the Timber Ridge Bay...
The Difference Between General and Limited Common Elements in Traditional and Site Condominiums in Michigan

The Difference Between General and Limited Common Elements in Traditional and Site Condominiums in Michigan

by | Jun 27, 2017 | Articles of Incorporation, Board of Directors, Bylaws, Condo and HOA Assessments, Condominium Document Amendments, Condominium Document Enforcement, Construction, Director and Officer Liability, Insurance, Maintenance, Master Deed, Michigan Condominium Act, Michigan Condominium Attorney, Michigan Condominium Lawyer, Planned Unit Development, Property Managers, Rules and Regulations

In Michigan, condominiums consist of either units or common elements. Common elements are further subdivided into two categories: general common elements and limited common elements. Under most Michigan condominium documents, the difference between general common...
Electric Vehicle Charging Stations: Keep your Condominium Association current!

Electric Vehicle Charging Stations: Keep your Condominium Association current!

by | Jun 5, 2017 | Bylaws, Condominium Document Amendments, Condominium Document Enforcement, Construction, Electric Vehicles, Insurance, Michigan Condominium Attorney, Michigan Condominium Lawyer, Michigan Nonprofit Corporation Act, Rules and Regulations, Technology

Electric vehicles are increasing in popularity throughout the United States and create unique challenges for Michigan condominium associations, especially those that were created before electric vehicles were even contemplated. Experts project that by 2040, at least...
What is a Disclosure Statement and what is Required?

What is a Disclosure Statement and what is Required?

by | Apr 20, 2017 | Construction, Developers, Master Deed, Michigan Condominium Attorney, Planned Unit Development, Restrictive Covenants, Rules and Regulations, Successor Developers

In Michigan, condominium developers are required to provide several documents to prospective purchasers of a condominium. Pursuant to MCL 559.106, “Developer” is defined as “a person engaged in the business of developing a condominium project as provided in this act”....