When it comes to planning for the future, making sure your health care and financial decisions are handled the way you want—even if you can't speak for yourself—is a big deal. Three key documents can help: a living will, a health care directive, and a durable power of...
Each week, we have a condominium co-owner, homeowners association member, or tenant ask a question such as, “Why did I get a late charge when I paid on time?” or “Why do I get a late charge every month when I am paying? The answer is that the account is carrying a...
UPDATE: 3/2/25 "The Treasury Department is announcing today that, with respect to the Corporate Transparency Act, not only will it not enforce any penalties or fines associated with the beneficial ownership information reporting rule under the existing regulatory...
Residential association managers and directors should bear in mind that association members (co-owners or homeowners) will always have some rights to review Association records. These requests can sometimes seem burdensome, but, given the unique and complex...
The growing popularity of short-term rental platforms like Airbnb and VRBO has sparked significant interest among property owners, as well as concern among homeowners' associations (HOAs) and condominium associations. In Michigan, the regulation of short-term rentals...
Each election season, we receive questions about political signs in condominiums and homeowners associations. Can community associations restrict political signs, and what are some of the considerations? Freedom of Speech There is a US Supreme Court case, Reed v. Town...
Indemnification is a contractual or statutory obligation for one party to compensate or defend another party for its liability or losses. Homeowners associations and condominium associations may encounter indemnification in their relationship with their directors,...
On July 8, 2024, Michigan’s governor signed House Bill 5028 into law. Section 5(1) of HB 5028 invalidates provisions in a “homeowners’ association agreement” that do any of the following: (a) A provision that prohibits, or requires the approval of a homeowners’...
Who is qualified to be a director or officer of a condominium association or homeowners association? Who elects them? How are they replaced? Qualification for Directors The Michigan Condominium Act does not establish any qualifications for directors or officers....
On more than one occasion, I have had clients say things akin to “well, can’t we just sue them and see what happens?” or “what if we just say that he/she did this, then they can’t win their case, right?” The answer to both of these questions is “no.” It’s my job as an...
