What Community Associations Should Know About the Fair Housing Act and its Impact on Pool Rules and Regulations

What Community Associations Should Know About the Fair Housing Act and its Impact on Pool Rules and Regulations

by | Jul 28, 2016 | Bylaws, Condo and HOA Cases, Condominium Document Enforcement, Deed Restrictions, Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), Fair Housing Act, FHA, Michigan Condominium Lawyer, Religion, Restrictive Covenants, Rules and Regulations

With the summer heat wave in full force, it is nice to enjoy a refreshing dip in the pool to cool down.  Also, pools are not only good for cooling down but also provide numerous other benefits, including family time without the distractions of today’s technology,...
Religious Freedom and Community Associations: How does the Religious Freedom Restoration Act Impact Condominium and Homeowner Associations?

Religious Freedom and Community Associations: How does the Religious Freedom Restoration Act Impact Condominium and Homeowner Associations?

by | Apr 14, 2015 | Bylaws, Condo and HOA Cases, Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), Fair Housing Act, Michigan Condominium Lawyer, Religion, Rules and Regulations

In 1993, the federal government enacted the Religious Freedom Restoration Act (“RFRA”).  The purpose of the RFRA was to allow a person to avoid complying with any law that interfered with the exercise of their religious freedom unless there was a compelling...