Hirzel Law, Author at The Michigan Community Association Law Blog

Document Amendments• August 17, 2015

When and How to Amend Your Michigan Condominium Documents (Part Two: How to Amend)

While the amendment process may appear difficult on the surface, a competent attorney in condominium law will assist Michigan condominium associations in navigating the amendment process.

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Document Amendments• August 11, 2015

When and How to Amend Your Michigan Condominium Documents (Part One: When to Amend)

In deciding whether your association should amend its Articles of Incorporation, Master Deed, Bylaws or Condominium Subdivision Plan, the first step is to consider the dates of when the association’s documents were created.

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Document Amendments• June 29, 2015

Seven Instances When a Michigan Condominium Association Requires Mortgagee Approval to Amend Its Condominium Documents

Given the 2001 and 2002 amendments to the Condominium Act, condominium associations should be aware of the seven circumstances that require mortgagee approval in order to amend Condominium Documents.

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Community Association Governance & Meetings• February 18, 2015

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

Given the numerous changes to the Nonprofit Corporation Act, condominium associations in Michigan would be wise to review or amend their articles of incorporation and bylaws to adopt the new changes.

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Condo & HOA Collections• February 9, 2015

Stripping Community Association Liens in Bankruptcy: Is Your Community Association at Risk?

The lien stripping provisions of the bankruptcy code have taken a financial toll on many community associations throughout the country and are now beginning to affect Michigan community associations.

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Financial Issues, Budgets & Reserves• January 26, 2015

Should Your Michigan Condominium Association Obtain FHA Certification?

Given the benefits of FHA certification, each condominium in Michigan should consider whether it is eligible for FHA certification and, if not, what steps the condominium association should take to become eligible for certification.

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