By definition, housing co-ops are more exclusive than other types of housing, such as condominiums and apartments. Thus, the board of a co-op can be more selective in what they choose to require of their shareholder-residents, and which accommodations they choose to...
Year: 2021
What are liquidated damages?
Contract breaches occur between business enterprises. In a breach's aftermath, both parties might seek to recover their losses. Sometimes, the losses appear evident. Other instances might be ambiguous, but Michigan law does address a "gray area" loss claim. Under the...
What are key fair housing terms?
The Fair Housing Amendments Act built upon the Civil Rights Act and extended protections against discrimination in buying, renting, and financing properties. The law protects many people, including those who may have a disability. Michigan residents with a disability...
How HOAs can prevent selective enforcement
In order for an HOA to be the most effective, it needs to enforce its rules fairly among residents in Michigan. However, this doesn’t always happen, and many HOAs find themselves in the middle of a lawsuit as a result. Here’s how HOAs can keep selective enforcement...
The many options HOAs have to enforce their rules
If you're part of a Homeowner's Association, or HOA for short, there can be lots of rules to keep up with. With that in mind, you might be dealing with someone who's purposely or unintentionally violating your HOA's rules. Fortunately, your organization has a few ways...
Can homeowners’ associations evict members?
Disputes between homeowners’ associations (HOAs) and their members are relatively common. Often an HOA will have to take the step to evict a homeowner, and given the proper preparations, they may do so. What are the right conditions for evicting a member from an HOA?...
Condo vs co-op: what’s the difference?
If you're considering finding a new place to live, you may consider buying a home or renting an apartment. However, these are only two of the options available to you. If neither of these housing options are within your desired budget, co-op housing is an option you...
Zoning laws and businesses
Zoning is an important thing to consider when starting a business in Michigan. In many places, there are restrictions about what kind of business can be run from home, for example. It's usually not possible to have heavy industry and residential tenants in the same...
The seven protected classes for fair housing
Co-op housing in Michigan needs to follow fair housing laws. The Fair Housing Act protects several classes of people from being discriminated against in their housing. Co-op housing managers need to understand how this law affects their housing and ensure that they...
Michigan embroiled in legal dispute over Canadian pipeline
In Michigan, conducting business can be complicated especially for companies that are based in other states or other countries. If there are disagreements or orders from the state that the company believes are in violation of its rights, a legal filing is possible....