Syma Chowdhry of WXYZ (Channel 7) interviewed Kevin Hirzel today regarding first amendment rights to fly the confederate flag on privately owned property and in community associations. Watch "The Now" at 4pm on August 28, 2017 to learn about how a condominium association, homeowner's association, co-op or apartment can legally restrict confederate flags and potential pitfalls for community associations under…
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Michigan condominium associations are often forced to deal with co-owners who are unfamiliar with condominium living, or in some instances, are not even aware that they live in a condominium that is governed by a master deed, bylaws or rules in regulations. As a result, it is not uncommon for a co-owner to unilaterally make modifications to the general common elements…
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In Deghetto v Beaumont’s Seven Harbors White and Duck Lack Association, issued June 22, 2017 (Docket No. 330972) (Unpublished Opinion), the Michigan Court of Appeals recently ruled that a homeowners’ association could not continue to collect assessments after the restrictive covenant expired.
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Electric vehicles are increasing in popularity throughout the United States and create unique challenges for Michigan condominium associations, especially those that were created before electric vehicles were even contemplated. Experts project that by 2040, at least thirty-five percent of all new cars will have a plug. Accordingly, condominium associations will be forced to deal with issues relating to the charging…
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In densely populated urban areas in Michigan, it is not uncommon for a co-owner to sell another co-owner a parking space at a premium when parking space is limited. However, condominium associations and co-owners often confuse the process of selling units with the process of selling a limited common element parking space. In determining the proper procedure for selling a…
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HB 4446 will make it easier for condominium associations to enforce routine bylaw violations, collect assessments and defend themselves in litigation. Most co-owners would expect a condominium board to handle routine matters such as bylaw violations, collecting assessments or defending lawsuits, and co-owner apathy should not prevent condominium associations from handling these types of matters.
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