July 10, 2025
AI and Community Associations: Legal Risks, Fiduciary Duties, and Best Practices for Condo and HOA Boards Artificial intelligence (AI) is no longer a futuristic concept for community association board members and property managers. Whether it is asking ChatGPT to provide a section of the condominium act, using Microsoft Copilot to summarize board meeting notes, or relying on AI tools to…
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September 25, 2024
Top 4 Legal Considerations for Gated Communities in Michigan: What Condos and HOA’s Need to Know Imagine living in an exclusive, gated condominium community where security and privacy are top priorities. Whether your home is nestled in a suburban site condominium or perched in a sophisticated downtown high-rise, the added peace of mind a gated community provides is a major…
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September 12, 2023
Should Your Condo Association Allow Ring Doorbell Cameras? For better or for worse, we live in a society where security cameras are everywhere. With the rise of technology companies such as Amazon and Google, security cameras are now available to the average consumers. For under $200.00, anyone can now buy a doorbell camera that can record high-definition video (day…
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May 23, 2023
How to Address E-Bike Fire Risks in Community Associations Introduction E-bikes have become a widely used means of transportation in the United States, especially in metropolitan areas. There are a number of advantages to e-bikes, including their ease of use, affordability, and the reduced amount of carbon emissions as an alternative to gas-powered vehicles. E-bikes can make large portions of…
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March 9, 2020
Automated license plate readers are high-speed cameras that are mounted on street poles, streetlights, entrances, gatehouses or other areas in which automobiles will enter or exit a condominium or subdivision.
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June 26, 2017
Whether inside a grocery store, at a gas station or even in your neighborhood, security cameras are everywhere in modern society. As technology evolves and cheaper and better cameras come onto the market each year, Michigan condominiums are experiencing an increase in surveillance and/or security camera usage. Security cameras raise significant legal questions that impact decisions made by the Board…
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