2014 - The Michigan Community Association Law Blog

Construction• December 29, 2014

Transitioning from Developer Control to Nondeveloper Co-owner Control: Five Practical Steps Every Condominium Should Take

Having an educated Board of Directors with qualified professionals assisting in the transition process, a condominium has a greater likelihood for a smooth transition which is crucial to the future success of the condominium.

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Collections• December 22, 2014

Delinquencies, Collections and the Need for a Collection Policy

It is critical for the association’s board to continually review receivables and aggressively pursue the collection of delinquent accounts.

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Board of Directors• December 15, 2014

Free Speech and Your Community Association: Will the New Jersey Supreme Court’s Ruling in Dublirer v 2000 Linwood Avenue Owners, Inc. Impact Campaigning in Michigan Condominium Association Elections?

In Dublirer v 2000 Linwood Avenue Owners, Inc the New Jersey Supreme Court considered the issue of whether or not an owner in a cooperative had a right to distribute campaign materials in seeking election to the co-op’s board of directors.

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Construction• December 10, 2014

A Board of Directors' Guide to Resolving Common Element Construction Defects in a Michigan Condominium

Michigan condominium associations are responsible for the maintenance and repair of the general common elements.

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Collections• December 7, 2014

Michigan Court of Appeals Rules that a Governmental Entity is Not Liable for Condominium Assessments After Tax Foreclosure

In Harbor Watch Condominium Association v Emmet County Treasurer, the Michigan Court of Appeals recently ruled that the Emmet County Treasurer was not obligated to pay $97,366.09 in condominium assessments, late fees and interest to the Harbor Watch Condominium Association.

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HOA Bylaws• December 5, 2014

Holiday Lights and Condominium Restrictions: Navigating Time, Place and Size Restrictions

All too often, a co-owner may become irate and challenge the restrictions as unfair or a violation of the co-owner’s legal rights. In such situations, a co-owner may be torn between family traditions and complying with community restrictions.

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