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Kayleigh Long

Director and Officer Liability• April 9, 2024

UPDATE: The Deadline to Record a Notice Under the Michigan Marketable Record Title Act Has Been Extended to September 29, 2025: Does Your HOA or Condo Association Need to Record One?

Introduction Michigan’s Marketable Record Title Act, MCL 565.101, et seq. (the “MRTA”), has been around since 1945, yet many homeowners associations are unaware of the MRTA and its potentially devastating impact on their communities. This article provides a brief background on the MRTA and its 2018 amendment that opened the door to the possible extinguishment of restrictive covenants across the…
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Director and Officer Liability• January 25, 2024

The 2018 Amendment to the Michigan Marketable Record Title Act Goes Into Effect on March 29, 2024: Does Your HOA or Condo Association Need to Record a Notice?

Introduction Michigan’s Marketable Record Title Act, MCL 565.101, et seq. (the “MRTA”), has been around since 1945, yet many homeowners associations are unaware of the MRTA and its potentially devastating impact on their communities. This article provides a brief background on the MRTA and its 2018 amendment that opened the door to the possible extinguishment of restrictive covenants across the…
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Board of Directors• November 21, 2023

What Every Condo or HOA Needs To Know About Emotional Support Animals

Over the last several years, emotional support animals have been a continuous source of speculation and confusion for many Michigan condo and HOA boards. We all have seen the news stories of individuals attempting to bring animals such as squirrels and even alligators into places of public accommodation under the claim that they are emotional support animals. Many will read…
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Board of Directors• August 1, 2023

Michigan Court of Appeals Holds that Short-Term Rentals Violate Residential Use Restrictions

Since 2004, the Michigan Court of Appeals has repeatedly determined that short-term rentals within Michigan communities that are subject to residential, business, and commercial restrictions are prohibited because they are commercial activities that are inconsistent with residential use. Notwithstanding this clear and consistent judicial record, property owners in communities with residential, business, and commercial restrictions who want to engage in…
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Rules & Regulations• January 30, 2023

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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