Liability Protection: How to Protect the Condo Association Against Increased Premises Liability Exposure As recently decided by the Michigan Supreme Court in Janini v London Townhouses Condominium Association, issued July 11, 2024 (Docket No. 164158), a co-owner on the condominium’s common elements is now classified as
Condominium Association's Legal Duty to Co-Owners: Key Takeaways from Janini v. London Townhouses Recently, the Michigan Supreme Court decided the case of Janini v London Townhouses Condominium Association, issued July 11, 2024 (Docket No. 164158), concluding that a co-owner of a condominium unit is an invitee
Proposed Federal Legislation Aims to Broaden FEMA Disaster Assistance for Community Associations FEMA is a federal program that assists homeowners and municipalities with recovering from disasters. FEMA funds are available for restoration of a single family home in the event of a disaster when insurance proceeds
Unfortunately, financial crime has been on the rise in condos and HOAs. Over the past year, there have been numerous reports from around the country of directors, officers, and property managers of community associations embezzling funds. Examples of alleged financial crimes against homeowners associations that
Introduction Condominium insurance for units and common elements within the condominium requires the coordination of two different types of insurance. The first type of insurance is the master condominium policy purchased by the condominium association, which is also known as a “CGL” or commercial general liability
Rebuilding a Michigan Condominium After a Fire Having a fire in a condominium project is a terrifying thought. In addition to the risk of loss of life, there is a high probability that a condominium unit and the common elements will be damaged, or worse, destroyed.
