Does your HOA need to permit a fence that violates the restrictive covenants as a reasonable accommodation under the Fair Housing Act? Disputes over whether fences that violate restrictive covenants are a reasonable accommodation under the Fair Housing Act are often tricky for condominium and homeowners
5 Red Flags Your Swimming Pool Rules Need to Be Updated Summer is approaching, and one of the top priorities for Michigan HOAs and condo associations this time of year is opening up their swimming pools. There are many items to check off the list to
What Is the Discriminatory Effects Rule Under the Fair Housing Act? The Fair Housing Act (the “FHA”) prohibits housing discrimination because of an individual’s race, color, religion, sex (which includes both gender identity and sexual orientation), disability, familial status, or national origin. The most obvious form
What Your Community Association Needs to Know About Pickleball Pickleball. It’s the fastest growing sport in America for the past three years in a row, even if it has a silly name (rumor is that it was named after one of the inventor’s dog, Pickles). But
What Every Condo or HOA Needs To Know About Emotional Support Animals Over the last several years, emotional support animals have been a continuous source of speculation and confusion for many Michigan condo and HOA boards. We all have seen the news stories of individuals
The CROWN Act Passes in Michigan: How Does That Impact Your Community Association? Michigan is now the 23rd state with a law that bars racial discrimination to include discrimination based on hair texture and hairstyles such as braids, locks and twists. Senate Bill 90, also known
