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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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Board of Directors• July 24, 2015

Does the Board of Directors of a Michigan Condominium Association or HOA Have a Duty to Enforce the Master Deed, Bylaws, or Other Restrictive Covenants as Written?

A condominium or homeowner association should enforce the master deed, bylaws or other restrictive covenants according to their plain language.

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Document Amendments• June 29, 2015

Seven Instances When a Michigan Condominium Association Requires Mortgagee Approval to Amend Its Condominium Documents

Given the 2001 and 2002 amendments to the Condominium Act, condominium associations should be aware of the seven circumstances that require mortgagee approval in order to amend Condominium Documents.

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Fair Housing• April 14, 2015

Religious Freedom and Community Associations: How Does the Religious Freedom Restoration Act Impact Condominium and Homeowner Associations?

Given that religious freedom in community associations is a rapidly evolving area of the law, community association boards should consult with legal counsel when enacting and/or enforcing bylaws or ruling that could impact the religious beliefs of co-owners.

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Financial Issues, Budgets & Reserves• January 26, 2015

Should Your Michigan Condominium Association Obtain FHA Certification?

Given the benefits of FHA certification, each condominium in Michigan should consider whether it is eligible for FHA certification and, if not, what steps the condominium association should take to become eligible for certification.

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Animals• January 12, 2015

Emotional Support / Companion Animals – Are People Claiming Disabilities to Get Around Pet Restrictions?

The failure to properly accommodate a disabled person’s request can lead to an expensive and time consuming lawsuit, which can award attorney’s fees and costs to the disabled person.

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