Board of Directors, Condominium Document Enforcement, Construction, Director and Officer Liability, Property Managers
Checking the List Twice: Buying a Condominium Unit in Michigan During the COVID-19 Pandemic
Buying a new home can be a stressful, frustrating experience – buying a home during the COVID-19 pandemic may be even worse. By the time you have found the perfect home, you may just want to sign all the papers put in front of you;
How to Avoid Construction Liens in Michigan Condominium Projects
Condominium associations hire contractors for capital improvements, repairs and for restoration work to the general and limited common elements, if appropriate. When a condominium association hires a contractor to provide labor, services or materials to the condominium and then fails to make payment for any
Michigan Court of Appeals Rules that HOA Developer is Subject to the Michigan Consumer Protection Act
In Liss v. Lewiston–Richard Inc, 478 Mich. 203; 732 NW2d 514 (2007), the Michigan Supreme Court held that a residential home builder was exempt from compliance with the Michigan Consumer Protection Act, MCL 445.901 et seq. The Michigan Supreme Court reasoned that MCL 445.904(1)(a) exempted
Transitioning from Developer Control to Nondeveloper Co-owner Control: Five Practical Steps Every Condominium Should Take
Every community association in Michigan undergoes a transition or “turnover” phase whereby the control of the community association changes from developer control to owner control. In Michigan, the transition process for condominiums is governed by the Condominium Act, MCL 559.110, et al. Unfortunately, homeowner associations
A Board of Directors' Guide to Resolving Common Element Construction Defects in a Michigan Condominium
Michigan condominium associations are responsible for the maintenance and repair of the general common elements. While many condominium associations budget for repairs and maintenance of the common elements over an extended period of time, most associations are unprepared to address common element construction defects caused
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