It is bad enough when someone takes your business to court, but when they accuse you of fraud, it can be damaging. You will want to do everything possible to avoid such accusations. Fraud means you did something devious, and anyone saying you were fraudulent in your...
As a business owner, you regularly make agreements with suppliers, clients and employees to keep your operation up and running. And one of the ways you formalize these agreements is by setting up binding legal contracts. According to NerdWallet, there are...
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’...
Many community associations have restrictions on short-term rentals in their governing documents. However, some people have concerns that proposed Michigan legislation could nullify those restrictions. Is HB 4722 a threat to restrictions on short-term rentals? HB 4722...
Although many members of Michigan condominium boards are not aware, disabled co-owners have the right to modify common areas. They do not have to abide by any rules in the association documents that would prevent this type of modification. The changes have to be for...
Financial crime in Homeowners’ associations (HOAs) is rising. Unfortunately, embezzlement may involve directors, officers and managers. Keep in mind that HOA law is complex. State laws vary. And sometimes, it is governed by local rules. In Michigan, no law requires...
If you are on the board of directors for a homeowner’s association, your organization must remain in compliance with the Fair Housing Act. This legislation makes it illegal for direct providers of housing and related organizations, including HOAs, to institute and...
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...
In the City of Detroit, municipal matters can become long-term challenges that often require legal guidance. On one hand, the city is taking strides to improve its physical infrastructure but continues to grapple with the crime rate and neighborhoods on the decline. A...
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,...