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...
Year: 2020
Are these crazy times a force majeure event?
These crazy times have affected every aspect of our lives. This includes both our personal and business lives. Business law has not gone unaffected, which begs the question, can these crazy times be used as an excuse to not perform a contractual obligation? Well, like...
Important facts about condominium association bylaws in Michigan
When a Michigan resident decides to buy a condominium, there are great benefits to the purchase. That includes flexibility and a community-minded place to live where everyone takes part in maintenance, has certain amenities and there are aspects of the residence that...
Bill would end public notices in newspapers
Traditional newspaper readership has dropped but local governments and other municipal entities must publish public notices in newspapers to fulfill Michigan’s legal notice requirements. For the 12th consecutive year, however, a bill was introduced amending this...
Extra protections for the disabled under the Fair Housing Act
In Michigan, condominium and homeowner associations can face challenges as they try to conform with the law for their property. When there is a disagreement over whether the associations have complied with the Fair Housing Act for people with disabilities, it is...
Lawsuit aims to thwart HUD’s rollback of fair housing protections
HUD’s recent efforts to gut fair housing protections is facing pushback from civil rights and fair housing advocates. Civil rights groups and advocates that specialize in cooperative housing law have sued the Trump Administration to ensure the protections remain in...
Is your co-op in compliance with the FHA?
When you are a board member for your co-op, you have a lot of responsibilities on your plate. One of the most important ones is keeping the co-op in compliance with the Fair Housing Act (FHA). The FHA, part of the Civil Rights Act in 1968, protects certain classes...
40-yearold homeowner association agreements may expire
Home or condominium owners must comply with standards governing improvements to their homes, payment of fees and other requirements governed or imposed by condominium and homeowner associations. But these community organizations in Michigan may have to deal with the...
Various issues can arise in business litigation
The Midwest, including Illinois and Michigan, is home to some of the nation’s top companies and thriving businesses. In fact, Chicago is the third-largest city in the country, with thousands of companies located within city limits alone. While the goals of most...
Possible remedies for breach of contract claims
Contracts are vital documents for the successful operation of businesses and other organizations. They lay out the terms by which the parties must act and conform to each other in order to preserve their interests and mutual expectations. When Michigan and Illinois...