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Matthew Heron

Rules & Regulations• November 17, 2025

3 Things Michigan Condo Boards Must Know Before Adopting Rules and Regulations

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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Financial Issues, Budgets & Reserves• November 1, 2023

Condominium Association Funds and Capital Projects: Walsh v Hawthorn Hills Owners of Rochester, Inc.

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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Technology & Security• May 23, 2023

How to Address E-Bike Fire Risks in Community Associations 

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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Fair Housing• March 27, 2023

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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