Condo & HOA Legislation

October 20, 2016

Proposed Amendment to the Michigan Condominium Act: House Bill 5980 (2016) Would Require Mediation of Disputes Prior to Initiating Litigation Under MCL 559.154

Michigan House Bill 5980 was introduced on October 19, 2016. House Bill 5980 would amend MCL 559.154, Section 54 of the Michigan Condominium Act, and require that all disputes between co-owners and/or the Association, including those that involve the interpretation of the condominium documents, be submitted to mediation prior to any party commencing a lawsuit, unless the dispute is submitted…
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October 11, 2016

The Michigan Condominium Act: Time for a Change

The Michigan Condominium Act was enacted in 1978 and is now over thirty-five years old. While significant amendments were made to the Michigan Condominium Act in 2001 and 2002, the Michigan Condominium Act does not currently meet the needs of various stakeholders as it is outdated and disorganized. In 2015 and 2016, the Michigan Legislature introduced five (5) bills that…
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October 30, 2015

Federal Legislative Update for Condominium Associations: Amateur Radio Parity Act, FHA Certification and FEMA

I had the pleasure of attending the Community Association Institute (CAI) Advocacy Summit in Washington, D.C. earlier this week and talking with various legislators and their staff regarding issues that impact Condominium Associations.  Three (3) major federal issues that will impact Condominium Associations and Homeowner Associations are as follows: 1. Amateur Radio Parity Act of 2015 – H.R. 1301 & S.…
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