by Matthew Heron | Jan 21, 2019 | Deed Restrictions, Matthew Heron, Michigan Business Attorney, Michigan Business Law, Michigan HOA Attorney, Michigan Real Estate Attorney, Michigan Real Estate Cases, Property Development, Property Managers
Introduction Restrictive covenants in Michigan are valuable property rights and have been effectively used to assist in the orderly development of Michigan communities. The rights contained in restrictive covenants are used by developers to implement their community...
by Kayleigh Long | Jan 16, 2019 | Board of Directors, Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), Fair Housing Act, FHA, Property Managers, Rules and Regulations
In the summer of 2013, Kayla West began looking for a house to rent in Georgia. She came across a rental home owned by DJ Mortgage, LLC, and contacted Gene Andrews, DJ Mortgage, LLC’s property and leasing manager. Ms. West entered into a lease agreement for the rental...
by Joe Wloszek | Mar 28, 2018 | Bylaws, Condo and HOA Cases, Condominium Document Enforcement, Deed Restrictions, Property Managers, Restrictive Covenants, Rules and Regulations
In many Michigan condominiums and HOAs, the governing documents contain a provision creating an Architectural Control Committee (“ACC”) tasked with maintaining the overall aesthetics of structures within the community. Normally, when an owner wishes to...
by Brandan A. Hallaq | Jan 10, 2018 | Board of Directors, Bylaws, Condo and HOA Cases, Condominium Document Amendments, Condominium Document Enforcement, Deed Restrictions, Master Deed, Planned Unit Development, Property Managers, Restrictive Covenants, Rules and Regulations, Zoning
Introduction The overwhelming majority of condominium and homeowners associations in Michigan govern residential developments. Accordingly, many community associations have concerns about residents or guests traveling at excessive speeds throughout the neighborhood....
by Brandan A. Hallaq | 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...
by Kevin Hirzel | Aug 2, 2017 | Board of Directors, Bylaws, Condo and HOA Cases, Condominium Document Amendments, Condominium Document Enforcement, Master Deed, Michigan Condominium Act, Michigan Condominium Attorney, Michigan Condominium Lawyer, Property Managers
Michigan condominium associations are often forced to deal with co-owners who are unfamiliar with condominium living, or in some instances, are not even aware that they live in a condominium that is governed by a master deed, bylaws or rules in regulations. As a...
