Condominium Association Attorney Archives - Page 8 of 9 - The Michigan Community Association Law Blog

Community Association Governance & Meetings• September 14, 2015

Legal Update: House Bill 4861 (2015): Only Resident Co-owners Would Be Eligible for the Board of Directors

An individual is not eligible to be elected to the Board of Directors by nondeveloper co-owners unless the individual is a resident co-owner and certifies in writing that he or she is familiar with this Act and the Condominium Master Deed and Bylaws.

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Financial Issues, Budgets & Reserves• September 4, 2015

The Differences Between an Additional Assessment and a Special Assessment in a Michigan Condominium Association

The main difference between additional assessments and special assessments is often that the co-owners are required to vote to approve special assessments, whereas the board of directors typically can levy an additional assessment without co-owner approval.

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Firm News• September 1, 2015

Kevin Hirzel Appointed Chairman of Legislative Action Committee

Congratulations to Kevin Hirzel who has been appointed the Chairman of the Legislative Action Committee (LAC) for the Community Association Institute Michigan Chapter (CAI).

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Construction Defects & Developer Turnover• August 27, 2015

Condominium and Planned Unit Developments in Michigan: Creating the Potential for Walkable Towns and Cities

Michigan utilizes a variety of land use laws and the delegation of certain authority to local governments to regulate the development and use of land while also fostering creativity and innovation among developers and local governments.

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Document Amendments• August 17, 2015

When and How to Amend Your Michigan Condominium Documents (Part Two: How to Amend)

While the amendment process may appear difficult on the surface, a competent attorney in condominium law will assist Michigan condominium associations in navigating the amendment process.

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Document Amendments• August 11, 2015

When and How to Amend Your Michigan Condominium Documents (Part One: When to Amend)

In deciding whether your association should amend its Articles of Incorporation, Master Deed, Bylaws or Condominium Subdivision Plan, the first step is to consider the dates of when the association’s documents were created.

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