Pentiuk, Couvreur & Kobiljak, P.C.
Michigan Attorneys & Counsellors at Law
- Accommodating the Disabled Member - What are the legal obligations a cooperative housing association owes to disabled members
- After the Mortgage Payoff: Options for the Cooperative - How cooperative Boards should prepare for mortgage payoff
- After the Mortgage is Paid Off: Changes to the Governing Documents - What changes should be made when HUD is no longer involved
- Co-op Law Primer for New Cooperative Board Members - A description of legal responsibilities of Board members and understanding the role of Board members
- Co-op Law Primer - Summary of Cooperative Housing including operation, refinancing, effective Boards, and more
- Co-op Law for Dummies - Overview and breakdown of the who, what, why and hows of Cooperative Housing
- Diversity in Cooperative Housing - Definition of Diversity and Discrimination and how it applies to Cooperative Housing Law
- HUD and Cooperative Mortgage Payoff - A look into the relationship between HUD and cooperatives in regards to mortgage payoff and refinancing
- Insurance Checkup - Review your cooperative insurance policies; what to look for and what to avoid
- Insurance Pitfalls - Insuring the housing cooperative as a whole; avoiding duplicate coverage and coverage gaps
- Joint Ownership As An Estate Planning Tool - Clients frequently desire to avoid the probate process to transfer their home and other assets
- Knowing Your Governing Documents For Co-ops - A breakdown of what governing documents a cooperative should have and why they are important
- Legal News You Can Use - Things to know if your cooperative is considering an early payoff of the mortgage
- NAHC Untangling Messed-up Elections - Details on types of elections, types of problems, sources of law & authority, approach to legal consequences & remedies and practical advice
- News You Can Use - May 2003 - The importance of keeping your cooperatives corporate status intact
- Parliamentary Procedure - What is Parliamentary Procedure, What is Roberts Rules of Order, How does Parliamentary Procedure relate to the Coop Bylaws
- Preserving the Cooperative into the Future - Strategies to help Boards that want to remain as a cooperative after the mortgage is paid off
- Refinancing your Mortgage - Refinancing your cooperative mortgage is a popular option, since it allows for an infusion of capital
- Risks and Liabilities facing Cooperative Managers - How to avoid horror stories by introducing practical knowledge and advice
- Sexual Harassment Employment - As an employer, the cooperative or managing agent is obliged to refrain from discrimination on the basis of sex
- Strategies for Amending Bylaws - A look at the importance of Bylaws, reasons for amending Bylaws, legal requirements for amending Bylaws and practical consideration
- Tax Abatements Offered by Cities - There are cities which are able to provide tax incentives to certain business owners to facilitate the expansion of existing operations or to bring new business into the area
- The Devil is in the Details: Dealing with Co-op Vendors - The goal here is to equip Boards to do their due diligence when making decisions on bids from vendors
- The Legal Aspects Pitfalls of Cooperative Refinancing - Pros & Cons to refinancing your existing cooperative mortgage
- Thinking of Refinancing: Here are some Questions to ask Potential Leaders - Questions to ask when refinancing your cooperative mortgage
- Update on Proxies - Who may carry a proxy in the case of married couples is violative of the Elliot-Larson Civil Rights Act
- Web-wise Useful Housing Websites - List of helpful housing websites NAHC, MAHC, HUD and More