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,...
CAN YOU TERMINATE A CONDOMINIUM UNDER THE MICHIGAN CONDOMINIUM ACT?

CAN YOU TERMINATE A CONDOMINIUM UNDER THE MICHIGAN CONDOMINIUM ACT?

by | Nov 6, 2019 | Condominium Document Amendments, Developers, Maintenance, Master Deed, Michigan Condominium Act, Michigan Condominium Attorney, Mortgagee Approval

The Michigan Condominium Act, MCL 559.101, et seq., contains specific procedures for the termination of a condominium. If a developer has not sold any condominium units, MCL 559.150 permits the developer to unilaterally terminate a condominium project. If the...
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...
MCL 559.234 and Mich Admin R 559.111: Know the rules related to shared recreational facilities in Condominiums

MCL 559.234 and Mich Admin R 559.111: Know the rules related to shared recreational facilities in Condominiums

by | Nov 1, 2018 | Condo and HOA Cases, Developers, Inspection of Records, Master Deed, Michigan Condominium Lawyer

Recreational facilities in condominiums are often one of the many amenities that draw potential purchasers to a particular condominium.  Co-owners enjoy the use of recreational facilities such as barbeques, basketball courts, boat launches/slips, clubhouses, gyms,...