by Fallon O'Guinn-Baker | Jul 12, 2020 | Board of Directors, Condo and HOA Assessments, Condo and HOA Cases, Insurance, Michigan Business Attorney, Michigan Condominium Lawyer, Michigan HOA Attorney, Real Estate Law, Restrictive Covenants, Rules and Regulations
As governors around the country ease stay-at-home restrictions, community association boards are forced to make difficult decisions regarding opening common areas, where once ordinary activities such as going to the gym or swimming pool or throwing a party are now...
by Brandan A. Hallaq | Jun 1, 2020 | Brandan Hallaq, Developers, Insurance, Landlord/Tenant, Maintenance, Michigan Business Attorney, Michigan Business Law, Michigan Condominium Attorney, Michigan Condominium Lawyer, Mortgagee Approval, Planned Unit Development, Property Development, Property Managers
The Coronavirus and the State of Emergency On March 10, 2020, the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services identified the first two presumptive cases of coronavirus, also known as COVID-19, in the State of Michigan. On March 16, 2020 Governor Whitmer...
by Michael McCulloch | Apr 15, 2020 | Michigan Business Attorney, Michigan Business Law, Michigan Condominium Attorney, Michigan Condominium Lawyer, Michigan Real Estate Attorney, Michigan Real Estate Cases
The full economic impact of COVID-19 and its related “stay at home” orders cannot be measured right now. Anecdotal evidence suggests that widespread delinquencies and defaults have begun. Condominium and homeowner associations are not immune and can rightly expect...
by Kayleigh Long | Apr 14, 2020 | Michigan Business Attorney, Michigan Real Estate Attorney, Michigan Real Estate Cases, Property Development, Title Disputes
Introduction On March 17, 2020, the Michigan Court of Appeals approved for publication its December 19, 2019 opinion in New Products Corporation v Harbor Shores BHBT Land Development, LLC, __ Mich App __; __ NW2d __ (2019) (Docket No. 344211), holding that a property...
by Fallon O'Guinn-Baker | Apr 3, 2020 | Condo and HOA Cases, Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), Developers, Fair Housing Act, FHA, Insurance, Landlord/Tenant, Maintenance, Master Deed, Michigan Business Attorney, Michigan Business Law, Michigan HOA Attorney, Michigan Real Estate Attorney, Mortgagee Approval, Planned Unit Development, Property Development, Real Estate Law, Restrictive Covenants, Rules and Regulations, Social Media, Summer Resorts, Taxes, Title Disputes, Water Issues, Zoning
Law & Crime Network recently interviewed Kevin Hirzel regarding national issues that are arising due to the Covid-19 crisis . In this Q & A, Kevin Hirzel addresses rent and mortgage concerns, loan modifications, State Executive Orders and Federal stimulus...
by Kayleigh Long | Feb 18, 2020 | Michigan Business Attorney, Michigan Real Estate Attorney, Michigan Real Estate Cases
Introduction On January 28, 2020, the Michigan Court of Appeals issued a published opinion in Smith v Straughn, __ Mich App __; __ NW2d __ (2020) (Docket No. 345391), holding that a landowner can install a gate across an easement so long as the gate is not erected...
