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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
Whether securing raw materials or manufacturing equipment, most small businesses must deal with large suppliers. These big companies cover entire regions, buying up or pushing out competitors before they compromise the market. Dealing with these near-monopolies...
This year we recognize the 30th anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Lawmakers passed the ADA in 1990. The law helps disabled Americans by improving access to public spaces, employment, education and buildings. What has this meant for housing...