A condominium association’s requests for additional information, when a co-owner fails to provide medical documentation to demonstrate their disability, will not be considered a denial of a request for a reasonable accommodation under the Fair Housing Act.
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On October 22, 2020, Governor Whitmer signed HB 6030, which was given immediate effect via 2020 PA 236. 2020 PA 236 will provide Michigan condominium and homeowners associations with an immunity defense if a co-owner, tenant or invitee files a civil lawsuit, alleging a tort claim that arises out of COVID-19.
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If your association is considering creating a social media account or already has one running, we recommend consulting with your community association attorney to help you strengthen your governing documents and adopt an enforceable social media policy that fosters a positive environment within your community.
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If a person with an obvious or known disability is requesting an accommodation, the Association “may request only information that is necessary to evaluate the disability-related need for the accommodation.
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Given that a new framework, based upon rules imposed by different state agencies, counties and municipalities, will replace the governor’s executive orders, community associations should contact their attorney to review and update any rules that were based on the governor’s executive orders to ensure that the most current legal requirements are being followed.
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The Veterans Benefits Administration of the Department of Veterans Affairs (the “VA”) is a function of the United States government intended to help the country’s veterans and servicemen. One of the benefits provided by the VA is the VA home loan guaranty program. Through VA direct home loans and VA-backed home loans, the VA loan program is intended to make it easier for veterans, servicemen and their survivors to borrow enough money to buy,…
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