Kevin Hirzel to speak at MACA Condominium Director Boot Camp in Livonia on 4/16/18

Kevin Hirzel to speak at MACA Condominium Director Boot Camp in Livonia on 4/16/18

by | Apr 2, 2018 | Board of Directors, Bylaws, Collections, Condo and HOA Assessments, Condominium Document Amendments, Condominium Document Enforcement, Director and Officer Liability, Michigan Condominium Attorney, Michigan Condominium Lawyer, Michigan Nonprofit Corporation Act

  Michigan Association of Condominium Associations (MACA) Director Boot Camp (Livonia, MI) Date:         4/16/18 Time:        6:00pm to 8:00pm Location:  Livonia Public Library, 32777 5 Mile Road, Livonia, MI 48154 Details:     Meet with MACA representatives and...
SB 914: Proposed amendment to the Michigan Condominium Act

SB 914: Proposed amendment to the Michigan Condominium Act

by | 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...
Michigan Court rules that association is not required to maintain road to township standards

Michigan Court rules that association is not required to maintain road to township standards

by | Mar 19, 2018 | Articles of Incorporation, Board of Directors, Bylaws, Condo and HOA Cases, Director and Officer Liability, Michigan Condominium Attorney, Michigan Condominium Lawyer, Michigan Nonprofit Corporation Act, Summer Resorts

In McGue v Glenbrook Beach Association, unpublished opinion of the Court of Appeals, issued March 6, 2018 (Docket No. 337785), the Michigan Court of Appeals upheld the trial court’s dismissal of an owner’s claim against a Michigan Summer Resort Owners Association for...
Michigan Court of Appeals dismisses condominium bylaw enforcement case after lawsuit approval deemed improper

Michigan Court of Appeals dismisses condominium bylaw enforcement case after lawsuit approval deemed improper

by | Jan 12, 2018 | Articles of Incorporation, Board of Directors, Bylaws, Condo and HOA Cases, Condominium Document Amendments, Condominium Document Enforcement, Developers, Master Deed, Michigan Condominium Act, Michigan Condominium Attorney, Michigan Condominium Lawyer, Michigan Nonprofit Corporation Act

As previously discussed in HB 4446 allows Michigan Condominium Associations to enforce restrictions and defend lawsuits, it is not uncommon for developers to insert anti-lawsuit provisions into condominium documents that later have drastic consequences for Michigan...
Should your Community Association have a Holiday Party?

Should your Community Association have a Holiday Party?

by | Dec 14, 2017 | Bylaws, Condo and HOA Assessments, Condo and HOA Cases, Director and Officer Liability, Master Deed, Michigan Condominium Act, Michigan Condominium Lawyer, Michigan Nonprofit Corporation Act, Planned Unit Development, Property Managers, Restrictive Covenants, Rules and Regulations

Introduction With Christmas just around the corner, many community associations are currently planning parties to celebrate the holiday season. Holiday parties are a great way to bring the community together and converse with your neighbors. These parties frequently...