One of the most common questions that Boards of Directors of Michigan condominium associations ask when considering a document amendment project is: how much is this going to cost? The answer, as with most legal questions, is that it depends. The cost of a document amendment project is driven by a number of factors, including the scope of the amendments…
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Three Essential Things Michigan Condominium Board Members Must Know Before Adopting Rules and Regulations One of the most powerful tools available to a board of directors of a community association in administering their community is the use of rules and regulations. Boards use rules and regulations to respond quickly to issues and help fill in gaps in governing documents; effective…
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Introduction Boards of Directors of community associations are often charged with the responsibility of maintaining the capital assets of the corporation and administering the community itself. This responsibility involves difficult decisions regarding the spending and raising of association funds, especially when it comes to capital improvement projects. Recently the Michigan Court of Appeals issued a decision in Walsh v Hawthorn…
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Introduction E-bikes have become a widely used means of transportation in the United States, especially in metropolitan areas. There are a number of advantages to e-bikes, including their ease of use, affordability, and the reduced amount of carbon emissions as an alternative to gas-powered vehicles. E-bikes can make large portions of a metropolitan area accessible in ways that non-electrified bicycles…
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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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Cigarette smoking is no longer as prevalent in U.S. society as it once was, and the percentage of adults that smoke has declined significantly over the past fifty years. According to the American Lung Association, cigarette smoking in the United States has fallen from 42.6% of adults in 1965 to 13.7% of adults in 2018. Even recent trends suggest that…
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