A housing cooperative or “co-op” is a residential alternative that operates like a nonprofit corporation. Residents are also members jointly owning shares that allow them to live in their homes. As shareholders, they have a say on how to run things around the...
A homeowners association (HOA) is the body that governs a housing community. It is an organization that comprises individual homeowners looking to maintain order and peace around the area of their residence and is especially popular in common interest communities...
Homeowners and condominium associations in Michigan can now amend their rules to remove racially restrictive language. While the Fair Housing Act and other laws have been in place to prevent discriminatory practices in housing, the act did not apply to homeowners’...
Living situations vary based on several factors, including the management of units in a building. While apartments, condos and co-ops may appear similar on the outside, they are different in many ways. When contemplating the kind of structure to put in place,...
Housing cooperatives have become increasingly popular in recent years, as more and more Americans decide that they’d rather live in a close-knit community alongside people with similar goals and priorities. While living in a housing co-op can be quite pleasant,...
A housing cooperative (co-op) is a residency owned and operated by its members, many of whom are residents. Members get a certificate that verifies membership in the Michigan co-op. Cooperative housing laws prevent these corporations from engaging in discriminatory...
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...
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...
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...
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...