February 1, 2020
In providing such written permission, it is important for a homeowners association to indicate whether the grant of permission is permanent or revocable.
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December 20, 2019
Homeowner associations often seek to exercise architectural control over exterior structures within their communities which impact community aesthetics.
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October 3, 2019
Michigan is one of the most progressive states when it comes to decriminalizing marijuana use for medicinal and recreational purposes.
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August 1, 2019
In Fox Pointe Association v Ryal, unpublished opinion of the Court of Appeals, issued July 23, 2019 (Docket No. 344232), the Michigan Court of Appeals held that a co-owner was responsible for the pre-existing bylaw violations of a prior co-owner after purchasing a condominium unit.
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July 2, 2019
In Michigan, many condominium documents contain a limitation that a Unit may be used for "residential purposes" only. Historically, an owner or the developer of a parcel of property could impose reasonable building, use, and occupancy restrictions on a parcel of property subject to public policy limitations. Kaczynski v. Lindahl, 5 Mich App 377; 146 NW2d 675 (1996). Lately, the…
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April 16, 2019
In Stadler v Fontainebleau Condominiums Association, unpublished opinion of the Court of Appeals, issued April 11, 2019 (Docket No. 343303), the Michigan Court of Appeals held that the plain language of the condominium bylaws permitted the condominium association to recover attorney’s fees and costs for successfully defending a co-owner’s lawsuit. The court further held that the condominium bylaws were enforceable…
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