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A Michigan court refused to revive a terminated condo parking easement — and awarded slander of title damages. Key takeaways for association boards.

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Community associations regularly receive requests from residents seeking accommodations for medical conditions. While many requests involve emotional support animals, accessible parking, or physical modifications to a unit, some residents request restrictions on pesticides, cleaning chemicals, fragrances, or other substances because of a claimed chemical sensitivity. These re...

In 2020, the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (“HUD”) issued FHEO-2020-01 notice, which provided important guidance on handling requests for emotional support animals under the Fair Housing Act. As discussed in a prior article, that guidance significantly influenced how condominium and homeowners associations reviewed documentation, distinguished assistance an...

Learn how Michigan condo associations can reduce insurance premiums by amendingbylaws to shift coverage responsibilities. Covers All In, Walls In, and Bare Walls policies.

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A Michigan HOA lake access easement can't be rewritten by a court on a whim. See what Barnard v. J.G. Pray's means for boards, docks & littoral rights.

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