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...
Year: 2019
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...
Regulating animals in housing organizations
In the last few decades, the use of animals to provide comfort and support has expanded far beyond only service dogs. This often complicates housing arrangements, pitting pet policies against laws meant to protect tenants. Below, we break down a few of the most common...
Network and deceased singer’s estate at odds
Individuals and businesses in Illinois know that the way a contract is worded can make a big difference in how it may be interpreted and, therefore, how much protection it may provide one of the parties if a dispute ever arises. People should also be aware that they...
What is insurance fraud, and how can you recognize it?
Insurance fraud is an issue not only in Michigan and Illinois but around the country. It is not only insurance companies and their employees, like you, who pay the price but the general public as well. According to the Association of Certified Fraud Examiners,...
Is an oral contract valid?
If you have a business in Illinois, you may use many different types of contracts. One such type is an oral contract. This is simply an agreement you talk over with someone else where you both agree to terms and the exchange of something valuable. It is the same as a...
Joint venture vs. Business Merger: What you should know
Whether you have just started a new business or you are currently running a successful company, you may be looking at how you can take your venture to the next level. Both joint ventures and business mergers can help enhance the power of a company. Although these...