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Can a Michigan Condominium or Homeowners Association Ban a Thin Blue Line Flag?

Can a Michigan Condominium or Homeowners Association Ban a Thin Blue Line Flag? Although the history of the term “thin blue line” can be traced back to the mid-1800s, the term gained national popularity in the 1950s through Los Angeles Police Chief Bill Parker’s statement that

June 6, 2023

Michael Pereira (14 ARTICLES)

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Electric Vehicles, HOA Bylaws, Lifestyle

How to Address E-Bike Fire Risks in Community Associations

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

May 23, 2023

Matthew Heron (30 ARTICLES)

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Board of Directors, Condo and HOA Cases, Condominium Document Enforcement, Construction, Rules and Regulations

Michigan Court Rules That Deck Installed in Violation of HOA Restrictions Must Be Removed

Don’t sweat the small stuff. While it may be a good tip for reducing stress in your life, it is almost certainly not a good tip when it comes to following the governing documents for your condo or HOA. In fact, ensuring that all of

May 16, 2023

Michael Pereira (14 ARTICLES)

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Condo and HOA Assessments, Condo Lending, Condo Loans, Reserve Funds

Underfunded Reserves? How your Condominium Association Can Qualify for a Community Association Loan

Nearly 2 years after the Surfside collapse, the New York Times recently reported that a 35-unit condominium in North Bay Village, Florida was ordered to be evacuated after an engineer deemed the condominium to be structurally unsound. The engineering report provided to North Bay Village

May 1, 2023

Kevin Hirzel (175 ARTICLES)

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Condo and HOA Cases

Michigan Court Rules Condo Association Did Not Wrongfully Foreclose

A necessary component of running a functional condo association is the collection of delinquent maintenance assessments. While many condo associations can yield account resolution through a demand letter and/or recording a lien against the unit, some delinquent accounts may require the initiation of foreclosure, which

April 21, 2023

Hirzel Law (52 ARTICLES)

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Condo and HOA Cases, Developers, Michigan Condominium Act, Michigan Condominium Lawyer

Michigan Court of Appeals Reaffirms that Right to Construct “Need Not Be Built” Units Can Be Lost Under MCL 559.167

Since 2016, one particular section within the Michigan Condominium Act has been the source of repeated litigation in Michigan trial and appellate courts – Section 67, or MCL 559.167. When initially enacted, MCL 559.167 was designed to curtail the problem of Michigan condominium projects that

April 13, 2023

Kayleigh Long (20 ARTICLES)

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