You can work on a sale for days or even weeks; however, you may not get what you want if your negotiation strategies are not great. Anxiety, hesitation and lack of confidence make many business owners and sales reps in Michigan lose out on a good deal. If you want to...
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Bylaws for running homeowner associations
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...
What are the different classes of breach of contract?
As a business owner in Michigan, you often enter contracts with other businesses for supplies or services. Although you don't expect it to happen, a breach in the contract is always a possibility. Here is what you need to know about the different types of breaches....
Common condominium rules in Michigan
Living in a condominium can be a great experience – you have all the benefits of living in a community while still having your own private space. However, it's important to be aware of the rules and guidelines that govern condominiums as violating them can lead to...
Steps you can take to help protect your housing co-op from a lawsuit
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,...
Home owners’ associations
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...
What prospective homeowners should know about HOAs
Purchasing a home or a condo represents a significant monetary investment. It also requires investing a considerable amount of time and energy to secure the ideal dwelling. While real estate agents can speak the “language” and provide necessary insight, a little...
The purposes of the letter of intent
Breaching a contract in Michigan is a serious matter that could cause thousands of dollars in damages. A letter of intent is generally non-binding, but the terms can be written to be binding, so the plaintiff can use this document to sue the defendant for damages....
Basic steps for rezoning in Detroit
Rezoning in Michigan, also known as a map amendment, is necessary to change your property to establish public need for your business. This process consists of numerous steps from getting approval from the city to holding one or more public hearings in front of the...
What are the duties of an HOA attorney?
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...
