Amendment to the Marketable Record Title Act puts Michigan restrictive covenants at risk

Amendment to the Marketable Record Title Act puts Michigan restrictive covenants at risk

by | Jan 8, 2019 | Condominium Document Amendments, Condominium Document Enforcement, Deed Restrictions, Master Deed, Michigan Condominium Act, Michigan Condominium Attorney, Planned Unit Development, Restrictive Covenants

On December 31, 2018, SB 671 was enacted into law, via 2018 PA 572, in order to amend the Michigan Marketable Record Title Act. SB 671 was a lame duck bill that may have drastic consequences for Michigan condominiums and homeowners’ associations in the future.  Based...
HB 6304: HOA’s could not ban or require approval for solar panels, clothes lines or wind turbines

HB 6304: HOA’s could not ban or require approval for solar panels, clothes lines or wind turbines

by | Sep 10, 2018 | Bylaws, Condominium Document Amendments, Condominium Document Enforcement, Deed Restrictions, Master Deed, Michigan Condominium Lawyer, Planned Unit Development, Restrictive Covenants, Rules and Regulations, Solar Panels, Technology

On September 5, 2018, Rep. Sheldon Neeley introduced HB 6304 in order to invalidate provisions in the governing documents of homeowners’ association that ban “energy-saving improvements” or require approval from a homeowner’s association to install an “energy-saving...
WXYZ Detroit interviews Kevin Hirzel on emotional support animals and Senate Bill 663

WXYZ Detroit interviews Kevin Hirzel on emotional support animals and Senate Bill 663

by | Feb 1, 2018 | Bylaws, Companion Animals, Condominium Document Enforcement, Deed Restrictions, Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), Emotional Support Animals, Fair Housing Act, Michigan Condominium Lawyer, Restrictive Covenants

WXYZ Detroit (Channel 7) recently interviewed Kevin Hirzel regarding the increase in requests for emotional support animals and how Senate Bill 663 would help to curb requests for fake emotional support animals.   The interview discusses how requests for emotional...
Enforcing Speed Limits in Michigan Condominium and Homeowners Associations

Enforcing Speed Limits in Michigan Condominium and Homeowners Associations

by | 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....
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...