Detroit & Chicago Business Organizations Legal Blog
What is disparate impact in housing?
The Fair Housing Act has been shaping housing practices across the U.S. for half a century, but the law itself has not remained stagnant. Protected classes have been added, exceptions have been carved out and language has been clarified. One element that has received...
Steps to help prevent litigation
Business owners in Michigan have a lot on their plate, and dealing with a lawsuit is not something companies have the time, energy or money for. While it may not always be avoidable, there are steps businesses can take to help reduce the risk of clients, vendors or...
The basic details of the Fair Housing Act
Housing discrimination is illegal in Illinois the same as it is throughout the rest of the country. This includes public housing, private housing and any housing that gets federal funding. To protect tenants against this type of discrimination, the Fair Housing...
Be aware of HOA requirements
If you are among the many Michigan residents who enjoy the convenience of living in a master-planned community, chances are, you have a homeowner’s association. The entity’s goal is to uphold community covenants, maintain common areas and keep the peace between...
Characteristics of successful business partnerships
For many Illinois entrepreneurs, partnerships offer the power of two or more great minds working together towards a shared vision. Having someone to bounce ideas off, offer theories and provide an anchor when you hit a roadblock can benefit the venture and the bottom...
How to follow FHA compliance regulations
If you own an apartment building, housing complex, condominiums, rental property or other housing development, you have guidelines you must adhere to. Your building must be up to code, water, heat and electricity must be properly functioning, and you must be FHA...
Do you know how to help condo tenants adjust to your HOA?
As part of being on an HOA board of directors in Michigan, there is a lot to do to keep members happy. To help with this, it is best to give new members a good idea of how they can make working with your organization easier. The Homeowners Protection Bureau, LLC,...
HOAs and reasonable accommodation under the ADA
Living in a Michigan condominium complex or master-planned community with a homeowner’s association has its perks. The HOA maintains peaceful, orderly neighborhoods and it enforces the community rules and handles the day-to-day administration tasks. Some people are...
Business lawsuits following an accident
For companies in various industries, many different types of accidents can occur. For example, someone may be hurt after falling down on a wet floor in a grocery store. Or, there may be a job-related mishap on a construction site or in a manufacturing facility which...
Does my homeowners’ association have to comply with the ADA?
If you are on the board of a co-op or homeowners’ association, you may have concerns that your facility is out of compliance with the Americans With Disabilities Act. This could be a major issue for your organization, with the potential for major liability. The...
