Michigan Court of Appeals Reaffirms that Right to Construct “Need Not Be Built” Units Can Be Lost Under MCL 559.167
MCL 559.167
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2023
Should your Condo or HOA use ChatGPT to reduce legal expenses?
Should your condo or HOA should use ChatGPT for legal advice? Read this article to find out how ChatGPT stacked up against an HOA attorney.
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Public Act 6 of 2023: Codifying the Prohibition of Discrimination Based on Sexual Orientation and/or Gender Identity or Expression
On March 16, 2023, Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer signed Public Act 6 of 2023, enacting Senate Bill 4 of the 2023-2024 legislative session and amending the Elliott-Larsen Civil Rights Act to prohibit discrimination based on sexual orientation and/or gender identify or expression. The Elliott-Larsen Civil Rights Act (“ELCRA” or the “Act”), MCL 37.2101, et seq., prohibits discriminatory practices, policies, and customs based on…
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Federal Court Permits Fair Housing Claim to Keep Six Emotional Support Chickens to Proceed to Trial
Has your condominium or homeowners association encountered a request for an emotional support animal under the Fair Housing Act? If not, you are likely to encounter a request in the future as requests for emotional support animals in community associations have been on the rise in recent years. HOAs and condo associations are subject to the Federal Fair Housing Act…
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New Michigan Law Makes It Easier for Homeowners Associations to Remove Racially Restrictive Covenants
Owners who live in a condo association or subdivision have agreed to abide by the rules in the master deed and bylaws or declaration of covenants and restrictions. As time goes on, owners may decide to amend their governing documents to reflect the sensibilities and desires of the community. However, some associations struggle with getting enough owners to participate in…
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Recent Amendments to The Michigan Marketable Record Title Act and How to Avoid the Extinguishment of Restrictive Covenants
Michigan’s Marketable Record Title Act, MCL 565.101, et seq., has been around since 1945, yet many homeowners associations are unaware of the Michigan Marketable Record Title Act and its potentially devastating impact on their communities. This article will provide a brief background on the Michigan Marketable Record Title Act and its 2018 amendment that opened the door to the possible…
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