In Suttons Bay Yacht Village Condominium Association, et. al. v Board of Representatives of Port Sutton Community, et. al., Docket No. 325327 (May 19, 2016) (Unpublished Opinion), the Michigan Court of Appeals held that an unincorporated voluntary association had the legal authority to administer a declaration as a master homeowners association. In 1982, a declarant recorded a declaration of covenant,…
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I am honored to receive an AV Rating from Martindale-Hubbell based upon peer review. The Martindale-Hubbell peer review ratings attest to a lawyer’s legal ability and professional ethics and reflects the confidential opinions of members of the Bar and Judiciary. The AV Preeminent rating is the highest peer rating standard. This rating signifies that the lawyer’s reviewed peers rank him or her…
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The State of Michigan primarily has two so-called “Sunshine Laws”- the Open Meetings Act (“OMA”), MCL 15.261, et seq., and the Freedom of Information Act, MCL 15.231, et seq. These two acts together help promote and create open government by making certain governmental meetings open to the public, and in allowing the public access to governmental documents and records. In…
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In Gordon v Cornerstone RG, LLC, No. 324909, 2016 WL 902195 (Mich Ct App March 8, 2016) (unpublished opinion), the Michigan Court of Appeals confirmed an arbitration award in favor of Robert and Debbie Gordon against the developers of the Villas of Hidden Lakes Condominium. The Gordons entered into an agreement in which they paid a $1000 deposit to the…
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I am honored to serve on the host committee to re-elect Justice David Vivano and Justice Joan Larsen to the Michigan Supreme Court. They have served the State of Michigan well and are model examples of jurists. A kickoff event will be held to support their re-election campaign on Thursday, May 5, 2016, at Antonio Cucina Italiana, 2220 North Canton Road, Canton, Michigan,…
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This article reviews some of the issues that may arise with an association member in default on their mortgage, and describes some potential options available to an association to address the issue.
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