Michigan Court of Appeals Holds that Short-Term Rentals Violate Residential Use Restrictions Since 2004, the Michigan Court of Appeals has repeatedly determined that short-term rentals within Michigan communities that are subject to residential, business, and commercial restrictions are prohibited because they are commercial activities that
Is a Michigan Condo or HOA Liable for Criminal Acts of Third-Parties? Whether there is an increase in violent crime or an increase in reporting and coverage of crime, it seems that our lives are constantly being inundated and interrupted with reports of violent activities.
Can You Pay Directors and Officers of a Michigan Condominium or Homeowners Association? It is common for a condominium association’s master deed and bylaws or a homeowners association’s declaration to address compensating board members. Usually, such a provision will either expressly disallow any compensation or
Plat Gave Easement Over Park, Not Fee Simple Rights to Owners in Subdivision Ownership and use of common areas in platted subdivisions is one of the more complicated areas of real estate law and has been the subject of conflicting caselaw in the State of Michigan.
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
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
