A contract protects parties to the contract when something goes wrong or can, in some circumstances, prevent something from going wrong. For that reason, when negotiating a contract, parties to the contract should know what to consider when drafting a contract....
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Three tips for preventing shareholder litigation
Those who the Detroit area own shares in a favorite company naturally expect that the company will be run properly and will be profitable. If a company is incorporated, and shareholders disagree on issues related to the company, it can lead to shareholder disputes...
Michigan business formations
There are several types of business formations available in Michigan and each comes with rights and responsibilities that are helpful to know. Business formations are filed with the Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs. Business formations A...
We fight for municipal government entities
As a governmental entity, one may feel like they are on their own when sued by a business, citizen or other entity. It may feel like one’s only option is their own, in-house municipal attorney. However, that is simply not the case because no one in-house municipal...
How to avoid discrimination claims against your HOA
For the board of directors of a Homeowners’ Association, avoiding lawsuits is among the most critical goals in your work. The cost and time associated with defending a lawsuit can be disastrous to your HOA’s bottom line, and this is true even for a winning lawsuit....
How the ADA and the FFHA can affect HOAs
Sometimes Home Owners Associations feel like they have a target on their back. After all, a lot of people don’t enjoy feeling like they’re being controlled, so they take out their frustrations pertaining to HOA agreements on the HOA itself despite the fact that these...
Understand contractual remedies before signing business agreements
Detroit businesses enter into contracts each and every day. Depending on the goods or services that they provide, their agreements can take on different forms and focus on different elements. At their core, though, contracts include basic terms like an offer,...
What if tenants or nonco-owners do not comply with condo rules?
In Michigan, condominium associations are responsible with ensuring that the property is properly managed, issues are addressed and all owners and tenants are satisfied. It is unavoidable that challenges may arise and these must be dealt with efficiently and...
Should an HOA seek FHA lending certification?
Many condominium communities in Detroit have a homeowners association. HOAs are an important component of these communities and take on many tasks in the operation of these communities. One task many choose to undertake is becoming approved for Federal Housing...
Can housing co-ops deny requests for emotional support animals?
Stories involving emotional support animals have cropped up frequently in the news in recent years. Usually, the articles tend to focus on the bizarre, such as people bringing peacocks onto airplanes and the like. While these stories may be alternately baffling or...
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