Wi-Fi has become a necessity for almost anyone who lives in a condominium association. However, the law is often slow to evolve to new technologies and many master deeds or declarations were drafted before Wi-Fi even existed. As a result, potential legal issues related to Wi-Fi use are rarely addressed in the governing documents of community associations. Accordingly, condominium and
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Michigan Association of Condominium Associations (MACA) Director Boot Camp (Livonia, MI) Date: 6/18/18 Time: 6:00pm to 8:00pm Location: Livonia Public Library, 32777 5 Mile Road, Livonia, MI 48154 Details: Meet with MACA representatives and professionals, ask questions, and learn the ins-and-outs of operating a Michigan condominium association. Common topics covered in a condominium director boot camp
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The below MACA director boot camp will be rescheduled for later in the Spring when winter finally goes away. We apologize for any inconvenience and will provide an update on a new date. Michigan Association of Condominium Associations (MACA) Director Boot Camp (Livonia, MI) Date: 4/16/18 Time: 6:00pm to 8:00pm Location: Livonia Public Library, 32777 5 Mile
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In many Michigan condominiums and HOAs, the governing documents contain a provision creating an Architectural Control Committee (“ACC”) tasked with maintaining the overall aesthetics of structures within the community. Normally, when an owner wishes to modify a structure, the owner may petition the association’s ACC for approval. If the owner is denied the requested modification, this can lead to claims
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Michigan Senate Bill 914 (2018) was introduced on March 21, 2018. Senate Bill 914 would amend various sections of the Michigan Condominium Act related to providing electronic notice of amendments to condominium documents, director voting via e-mail and setting more specific standards for co-owner inspections of a condominium association’s books and records. Senate Bill 914 (2018) would amend MCL 559.106,
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In McGue v Glenbrook Beach Association, unpublished opinion of the Court of Appeals, issued March 6, 2018 (Docket No. 337785), the Michigan Court of Appeals upheld the trial court’s dismissal of an owner’s claim against a Michigan Summer Resort Owners Association for failing to maintain the roads in the subdivision according to the township ordinance. In this case, James McGue
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Michigan House Bill 5440 was introduced on January 24, 2018. HB 5540 would prohibit a Michigan homeowner’s association or neighborhood association from prohibiting the display of the United States flag or the state flag of Michigan. HB 5540 provides as follows: Sec. 1. A local unit of government shall not adopt or enforce an ordinance, resolution, rule, or regulation that
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