What happens if a Co-owner slips and falls on the condominium premises? Does the Co-owner have a right to sue the Association or its property manager for failing to maintain the common areas in reasonable repair? Can the Co-owner recover from the Association (i.e. all
On September 10, 2015, representative Michael McCready introduced House Bill 4861, which would modify the Condominium Act, MCL 559.101, et. seq. Importantly, the major change to the law would be the addition of the following new Section 52(5): (5) An individual is not eligible to be
As many new condominium co-owners are aware, the general operations of a condominium association are funded through annual assessments. MCL 559.169 sets forth the requirements for imposing assessments in a Michigan Condominium as follows: 559.169 Assessment of common expenses; contribution of co-owner. Sec. 69. (1) Except to
Congratulations to Kevin Hirzel who has been appointed the Chairman of the Legislative Action Committee (LAC) for the Community Association Institute Michigan Chapter (CAI). The LAC is CAI’s official voice with legislators and regulators in Michigan. The LAC allows CAI to speak with one voice
Part One of this two-part series addressed when an association should amend its Michigan condominium documents. Part Two addresses the legal and practical considerations of how to amend your Michigan condominium documents. How Does My Association Amend its Condominium Documents? As an initial matter, a Board of
Michigan condominium associations are governed by various documents: the Articles of Incorporation, the Master Deed, the Condominium Bylaws, the Association (Corporate) Bylaws and any Rules and Regulations meant to implement the Bylaws. In order to avoid confusion, many condominium attorneys in Michigan combine the Condominium
