RESIDENTIAL USE V. NON-RESIDENTIAL USE IN MICHIGAN CONDOMINIUMS

RESIDENTIAL USE V. NON-RESIDENTIAL USE IN MICHIGAN CONDOMINIUMS

by | Jul 9, 2019 | Board of Directors, Bylaws, Condo and HOA Cases, Condominium Document Enforcement, Construction, Deed Restrictions, Michigan Business Attorney, Michigan Condominium Lawyer, Michigan HOA Attorney, Property Managers, Restrictive Covenants, Zoning

In Michigan, many condominium documents contain a limitation that a Unit may be used for “residential purposes” only. Historically, an owner or the developer of a parcel of property could impose reasonable building, use, and occupancy restrictions on a parcel of...
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....
Michigan Court of Appeals affirms Short-Term Rental Ban in Restrictive Covenant

Michigan Court of Appeals affirms Short-Term Rental Ban in Restrictive Covenant

by | Dec 4, 2017 | Airbnb, Board of Directors, Bylaws, Condo and HOA Cases, Condominium Document Amendments, Condominium Document Enforcement, Deed Restrictions, Landlord/Tenant, Master Deed, Michigan Condominium Act, Michigan Condominium Lawyer, Restrictive Covenants, Zoning

As we previously discussed on September 21, 2017, in Michigan Court of Appeals Rules in Favor of HOA on Short-Term Rental Ban, Michigan courts have consistently held that short-term rentals violate “residential use” and “non-commercial use” restrictions contained in...
Michigan Court of Appeals Rules in Favor of HOA on Short-Term Rental Ban

Michigan Court of Appeals Rules in Favor of HOA on Short-Term Rental Ban

by | Sep 21, 2017 | Airbnb, Board of Directors, Bylaws, Condo and HOA Cases, Condominium Document Amendments, Condominium Document Enforcement, Deed Restrictions, Landlord/Tenant, Master Deed, Michigan Condominium Act, Michigan Condominium Lawyer, Restrictive Covenants, Zoning

Short-term rental websites such as AirBNB, Booking.com, FlipKey, HomeAway, Homestay, House Trip, Roomorama, Tripping.com, Trivago, VBRO and VayStays have become an increasing concern for Michigan condominium and homeowner’s associations that are populated by full time...
Is it Time to Revisit Restrictions on Home-Based Businesses in Condominium Associations?

Is it Time to Revisit Restrictions on Home-Based Businesses in Condominium Associations?

by | Jan 19, 2017 | Bylaws, Condominium Document Amendments, Condominium Document Enforcement, Rules and Regulations, Zoning

What do Apple Computer, Mary Kay Cosmetics, and the Ford Motor Company all have in common? These corporations all started out as home-based businesses.  With recent technological gains, more individuals are not only working from home but, in fact, more than half of...
Michigan Court of Appeals Rules in Favor of HOA on Short-Term Rental Ban

ALLEGAN COUNTY TRIAL COURT RULES THAT SHORT-TERM VACATION RENTALS VIOLATE DEED RESTRICTIONS

by | Jun 9, 2016 | Bylaws, Condo and HOA Cases, Condominium Document Enforcement, Deed Restrictions, Fair Housing Act, FHA, Landlord/Tenant, Michigan Condominium Attorney, Michigan Condominium Lawyer, Restrictive Covenants, Uncategorized, Zoning

As mentioned in our previous blog article, technological advancements have increased the ability of individuals to do short-term leasing, as opposed to the traditional long term, six month or greater, leasing arrangement, in particular looking at the new phenomenon of...