Sterling Heights Condominium Attorney Archives - The Michigan Community Association Law Blog

HOA Bylaws• August 21, 2020

MCL 559.154: What is the Difference Between Arbitration and Mediation?

Condominium associations should consider amending their condominium bylaws to provide the board of directors with authority to refer co-owner disputes to mediation.

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Community Association Governance & Meetings• August 3, 2020

Michigan Condo Board Turnover: When Are Directors Elected After Developer Control?

The Michigan Condominium Act contemplates a gradual transition from developer to nondeveloper co-owner control of the board of directors.

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Collections• March 27, 2020

How to Handle Community Association Collections in the Aftermath of COVID-19

Community associations will need to adapt their policies and procedures in order to continue operations while dealing with the realities of the current economic environment.

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Condominium Document 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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Animals• 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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