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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’...
The Fair Housing Act makes it illegal for Condominium Associations to discriminate against anyone based on their familial status. This prohibition could be an issue for COAs that want to restrict residency to only persons who are 55 or older. However, the Housing for...
The board members of homeowners’ associations have countless responsibilities, some of which may keep them up at night. Such responsibilities range from the safety of homeowners, ensuring proper maintenance and repairs to facilities as well as serving as a mediator in...
Every homeowner’s association in Michigan has different rules, but the state’s HOAs also have to abide by state laws when hearing and addressing resident concerns. As more Americans start turning to solar power as an alternative to traditional electric energy, the...
Michigan is a great place to buy a condo, but there are certain things you should know before purchasing one. There are several factors to consider before making your choice. Is a condominium the ideal structure for you? Not everyone is cut out for condo living. It...
Homeowner association bylaws are made to guide the management of a homeowner association and establish the basic rules and standards that they must enforce on their residents. The main board's duties are to ensure the safety of communities in Michigan, determine the...
An HOA or homeowners association is the organization that creates and enforces the rules and regulations pertaining to a subdivision or condo community. For instance, the HOA may decide that all the houses in a community must be a certain height or that specific...
If you are living in homeowners' association (HOA)-managed housing, then it is important that you know what your HOA attorney does. HOAs are often the subject of many complaints and lawsuits. HOA attorneys have many responsibilities, and understanding them can help...
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...
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...