by Kayleigh Long | Jul 17, 2020 | Board of Directors, Inspection of Records, Master Deed, Michigan Condominium Attorney, Michigan Condominium Lawyer, Michigan Nonprofit Corporation Act, Satellite Dish
In 2009, 87.8% of American households had either a cable or satellite TV subscription; however, by the end of 2019, that number dropped to just 65.3% of American households, as more American households “cut the cord” and turned to internet-based TV subscriptions, such...
by Kevin Hirzel | 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,...
by Kevin Hirzel | Mar 26, 2018 | Board of Directors, Bylaws, Condominium Document Amendments, Elections and Voting, Inspection of Records, Internet Use and Security, Michigan Condominium Attorney, Michigan Condominium Lawyer, Michigan Nonprofit Corporation Act, Technology
Michigan Senate Bill 914 (2018) was introduced on March 21, 2018. Senate Bill 914 would amend various sections of the Michigan Condominium Act related to providing electronic notice of amendments to condominium documents, director voting via e-mail and setting more...
by Matthew Heron | May 12, 2016 | Bylaws, Condo and HOA Cases, Condominium Document Amendments, Director and Officer Liability, Inspection of Records, Michigan Nonprofit Corporation Act
The State of Michigan primarily has two so-called “Sunshine Laws”- the Open Meetings Act (“OMA”), MCL 15.261, et seq., and the Freedom of Information Act, MCL 15.231, et seq. These two acts together help promote and create open government by making...
by Kevin Hirzel | May 13, 2015 | Articles of Incorporation, Bylaws, Inspection of Records, Michigan Condominium Lawyer, Michigan Nonprofit Corporation Act, Property Managers
In Michigan, MCL 559.157 requires that the “…books, records, contracts, and financial statements concerning the administration and operation of the condominium” be available for examination by the co-owners at convenient times. Most condominium documents also contain...
by Joe Wloszek | Feb 18, 2015 | Articles of Incorporation, Bylaws, Director and Officer Liability, Elections and Voting, Inspection of Records, Michigan Condominium Act, Michigan Nonprofit Corporation Act
In Michigan, two primary statutes govern the affairs of a condominium association: the Condominium Act and the Nonprofit Corporation Act. The last major revisions to the Nonprofit Corporation Act took place in 2008 through Public Act 9 of 2008, which permitted voting...
