Michigan Condominium Act Archives - Page 3 of 13 - The Michigan Community Association Law Blog

Community Association Governance & Meetings• November 4, 2019

Can You Terminate a Condominium Under the Michigan Condominium Act?

The Michigan Condominium Act, MCL 559.101, et seq., contains specific procedures for the termination of a condominium.

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Bylaw & Covenant Enforcement• October 3, 2019

CBD Oil: Does it Violate the Prohibition on Illegal Activity in Your Condominium Bylaws?

Michigan is one of the most progressive states when it comes to decriminalizing marijuana use for medicinal and recreational purposes.

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Fair Housing• September 6, 2019

HB 4910: Michigan Seeks to Criminalize Fake Emotional Support Animal Requests

Given that there can be major penalties for wrongfully denying a request for an emotional support animal, it is important for condominium and homeowners associations to consult with counsel in order to determine whether a request for an emotional support animal is legitimate.

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Document Amendments• September 2, 2019

MCL 559.149: How to Subdivide Condominium Units Under the Michigan Condominium Act

Michigan condominium associations and co-owners should be aware that the Michigan Condominium Act, MCL 559.101, et seq., contains a specific procedure that allows for condominium units to be divided.

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Maintenance Repairs & Common Elements• August 15, 2019

MCL 559.233: Eminent Domain Issues in Michigan Condominiums

Eminent domain, also known as condemnation, or simply, taking, is the long-established government practice of converting private property for public use..

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Bylaw & Covenant Enforcement• August 1, 2019

Michigan Court of Appeals Rules that Co-Owner is Responsible for Pre-Existing Bylaw Violations After Purchasing Condominium Unit

In Fox Pointe Association v Ryal, unpublished opinion of the Court of Appeals, issued July 23, 2019 (Docket No. 344232), the Michigan Court of Appeals held that a co-owner was responsible for the pre-existing bylaw violations of a prior co-owner after purchasing a condominium unit.

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