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Is Your Michigan Condominium Association Prepared to Handle a Co-Owner’s Document Inspection Under the Michigan Nonprofit Corporations Act, MCL 450.2101, et seq.?

In Michigan, the Michigan Condominium Act, MCL 559.157, requires that the “…books, records, contracts, and financial statements concerning the administration and operation of the condominium” be available for examination by the co-owners at convenient times. Accordingly, most condo documents also contain provisions that require the books

May 13, 2015

Kevin Hirzel (175 ARTICLES)

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Technology

Quick Update: Ferndale Considering Banning Drones Tonight

This evening [April 27, 2015], the City of Ferndale is considering whether to ban drones or unmanned aerial vehicles from flying within the airspace of the city. There are three proposed exceptions to this rule: 1. if the drone is operated by an authorized law enforcement

April 27, 2015

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Fair Housing Act, Religion

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

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 governmental interest behind

April 14, 2015

Kevin Hirzel (175 ARTICLES)

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HOA Bylaws, Marijuana / Smoking

Marijuana in Condominiums: Nuisance and Legal Consequences

Until recently, many co-owners were concerned about secondhand smoke issues relating to tobacco products in the condominium project and how to limit its impact and/or eliminate the smoke entirely. However, attitudes regarding the acceptable use of marijuana are changing. More co-owners are becoming concerned with

March 31, 2015

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HOA Bylaws, Rental Restrictions

Condominiums and Renters: Does Your Condominium Association Need a Rental Cap?

With the exception of vacation condominiums or condominium hotels, residential condominiums are created with the intention that the co-owners will be owner-occupants. However, the glut of foreclosures that occurred from 2007 to 2012 led many investors to purchase condominium units for rental purposes. Moreover, the

March 2, 2015

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Elections and Voting, Michigan Nonprofit Corporation Act

Six Major Revisions to the Michigan Nonprofit Corporation Act: Should your Condominium Association Revise its Articles of Incorporation and Bylaws?

In Michigan, two primary statutes govern the affairs of a condominium association: the Condominium Act and the Nonprofit Corporation Act. The last major revisions to the Nonprofit Corporation Act took place in 2008 through Public Act 9 of 2008, which permitted voting by electronic means,

February 18, 2015

Hirzel Law (52 ARTICLES)

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