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2026
- Michigan Condominium Associations’ Rights Regarding TenantsOctober 26, 2026 · Adam Randall
- Recent Michigan Legislation Affecting LandlordsSeptember 28, 2026 · Corene Ford
- The Re-Birth of the Michigan Consumer Protection Act Claims Against Residential BuildersSeptember 25, 2026 · Corene Ford
- The Importance of Written Agreements for Co-Owned PropertyAugust 21, 2026 · Corene Ford
- Action Without Meeting in Community AssociationsJuly 27, 2026 · Adam Randall
- How to Protect Yourself from Wire Fraud in Michigan Real Estate ClosingsJune 26, 2026 · Corene Ford
- 2026 Changes in Condominium Reserve FundingMay 7, 2026 · Adam Randall
- Why Condominium and Homeowners Association Boards Must Closely Monitor Their Financials to Prevent Theft and EmbezzlementMarch 27, 2026 · Corene Ford
- Does your Association need to adopt a Solar Energy Policy Statement?February 23, 2026 · Adam Randall
2025
- Thinking About Buying a Lakefront or Waterfront Property in Michigan? Legal Issues to Consider Before You Do!December 29, 2025 · Corene Ford
- Holiday Decorations in Community AssociationsNovember 24, 2025 · Adam Randall
- Why Every College Student Should Have a Durable Power of Attorney and Healthcare Power of AttorneyOctober 15, 2025 · Corene Ford
- Governor signed HB 4524 Amending Marketable Record Title Act to Protect Condominiums and Most Subdivision RestrictionsSeptember 29, 2025 · Corene Ford
- Condominium Modifications for AccessibilitySeptember 29, 2025 · Adam Randall
- Alternative Dispute Resolution in Michigan: What You Need to KnowJuly 28, 2025 · Corene Ford
- Understanding Condominium Common ElementsJune 30, 2025 · Adam Randall
- Choosing the Right Personal Representative/Successor Trustee or Guardian for Your ChildrenMay 26, 2025 · Corene Ford
- Budgeting and Assessments for Community AssociationsApril 28, 2025 · Adam Randall
- Understanding the Differences: Living Will, Health Care Directive, and Durable Power of AttorneyMarch 28, 2025 · Corene Ford
- Why Did I Get a Late Charge When I Paid On Time? – Payment ApplicationFebruary 19, 2025 · Adam Randall
- Corporate Transparency Act Updates – The Continuing WhiplashJanuary 23, 2025 · Adam Randall
2024
- Handling Document Requests from Members of Residential AssociationsDecember 23, 2024 · Corene Ford
- Understanding Short-Term Rentals in Condos and HOAs in MichiganOctober 23, 2024 · Corene Ford
- It’s Election Time Again: Can Your Community Association Regulate Political Signs?September 20, 2024 · Adam Randall
- Indemnification in Community AssociationsAugust 28, 2024 · Adam Randall
- Michigan’s House Bill 5028’s Applicability to Condo Associations is QuestionableJuly 22, 2024 · Corene C. Ford
- Directors and Officers: Qualification, Election, and ReplacementJune 28, 2024 · Adam Randall
- The Dangers of Frivolity in Civil Cases: The Consequences of Filing a Frivolous Lawsuit or Asserting Frivolous DefensesMay 30, 2024 · Corene Ford
- Federal District Court Rules Corporate Transparency Act Unconstitutional: What Impact does this have on Residential Associations?April 30, 2024 · Tilchin & Hall, P.C.
- The Crucial Importance of Estate PlanningMarch 20, 2024 · Corene Ford
- Aging in Place: Considerations for Condominium AssociationsFebruary 29, 2024 · Adam Randall
- Maximizing the Chances of Success of Your Community in Light of the Latest Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac Lending Guidelines for Condominiums and CooperativesJanuary 29, 2024 · Tilchin & Hall, P.C.
2023
- The Corporate Transparency Act’s Impact on HOAs and Condominium AssociationsDecember 21, 2023 · Corene Ford
- Increased Insurance Costs for Condominium AssociationsNovember 30, 2023 · Adam Randall
- General Considerations for Handling Modification Requests from the Association’s PerspectiveOctober 30, 2023 · Tilchin & Hall, P.C.
- Residential Landlords: Don’t Blindly Trust your Property Management Company’s Residential LeaseSeptember 23, 2023 · Corene Ford
- Amending Condominium and Homeowners Association Governing DocumentsJuly 31, 2023 · Adam Randall
- Director v. Officer Removal in the Residential Association ContextJune 30, 2023 · Tilchin & Hall, P.C.
- John Oliver and GEICO are Wrong about HOAsMay 21, 2023 · Corene Ford
- Condominium Insurance Repairs and Responsibility ShiftingApril 30, 2023 · Adam Randall
- When It’s Time to Change: Considerations When Taking the Reins of the Association from the DeveloperMarch 31, 2023 · Tilchin & Hall, P.C.
- Common Estate Planning Documents: Clearing up the ConfusionFebruary 22, 2023 · Corene Ford
- Land Contract BasicsJanuary 30, 2023 · Adam Randall
2022
- Board Decision Making and the Business Judgment RuleDecember 28, 2022 · Tilchin & Hall, P.C.
- Should You Buy a Condominium or a Home with a HOA? Your Personality Matters.November 28, 2022 · Corene Ford
- Political Signs in Community AssociationsOctober 31, 2022 · Adam Randall
- Good Governance of Residential Associations: Board Member Codes of ConductSeptember 27, 2022 · Tilchin & Hall, P.C.
- Slips and Falls by Co-owners on the Common Elements of Condominiums: Who, If Anyone, Is Liable?August 19, 2022 · Corene Ford
- Fiduciary Duties of Directors and OfficersJuly 31, 2022 · Adam Randall
- The Association’s Duty to Maintain, Repair, and Replace: Adequate Assessment and PlanningJune 28, 2022 · Tilchin & Hall, P.C.
- The Dangers of Frivolity in Civil Cases: The Consequences of Filing a Frivolous Lawsuit or Asserting Frivolous DefensesMay 26, 2022 · Corene Ford
- Common Types of Land Deeds in MichiganApril 27, 2022 · Adam Randall
- Residential Community Working RelationshipsFebruary 25, 2022 · Tilchin & Hall, P.C.
- Considerations in Choosing a Property Manager: the Management ContractJanuary 26, 2022 · Tilchin & Hall, P.C.
2021
- Condominium Association/HOA Financing Options for Major ProjectsDecember 22, 2021 · Tilchin & Hall, P.C.
- Top 3 reasons to Mediate and NOT Litigate!November 20, 2021 · Corene Ford
- Best Way to Get Past-Due Condominium Assessment Fees Paid!October 22, 2021 · Corene Ford
- Jointly Owned Property in MichiganSeptember 22, 2021 · Corene Ford
- Hey! That’s My Land! (Or is it?): Adverse Possession and AcquiescenceAugust 26, 2021 · Corene Ford
- Warning! If You Rent A Condominium or Live in One that You Do Not Own, You May Not Be Able to Challenge an Eviction by the Condominium Association.July 15, 2021 · Corene Ford
- Tenants’ Rights! – Two Biggest Landlord ConcernsJune 17, 2021 · Corene Ford
- Michigan’s Marketable Record Title Act and What it Means to You if You Live in a Condominium or SubdivisionMay 31, 2021 · Corene Ford
- COVID-19 and Condominium and Subdivision Common Areas: Can Associations in Michigan Get Sued if Someone Gets COVID-19?April 12, 2021 · Corene C. Ford
- (Almost) Everything You Need to Know About Residential Security Deposits in MichiganMarch 19, 2021 · Corene C. Ford
- You’ve Died. Are Those Charged with Handling Your Affairs Prepared?February 26, 2021 · Corene C. Ford
- Fighting Your Condominium Association or HOA Could Cost You…. A Lot!January 25, 2021 · Corene C. Ford
2020
- Ahoy! Conflict of Interest Ahead: Does Your Condominium or HOA Attorney Represent Your Management Company?December 9, 2020 · Corene C. Ford
- Snowbirds Do Not Forget to Winterize Your Condo Unit’s Pipes Before Flying South!November 18, 2020 · Corene C. Ford
- Do you qualify for the CDC Moratorium on Evictions? Maybe and Maybe Not.October 1, 2020 · Corene C. Ford
- How to Hire a GOOD Contractor: Five Simple TipsSeptember 30, 2020 · Corene C. Ford
- Virtual Voting by Condominium Association and HOA Boards of DirectorsAugust 21, 2020 · Corene C. Ford
- Let us Make Your Estate Plan! 10 Essential Documents to Bring to Your First Estate Planning MeetingJuly 28, 2020 · Corene C. Ford
- “Opening Up” Condominiums and Subdivisions Under Michigan’s Executive Order 2020-110 (COVID-19)June 4, 2020 · Corene C. Ford
- Annual Meetings in a Locked-Down WorldMay 14, 2020 · Catherine Mills
- COVID-19 and HOA Dues and Condominium Assessments. What should you do if you can’t pay right now?April 23, 2020 · Corene C. Ford
- Your Landlord Won’t Fix It, But You Have Options!March 21, 2020 · Corene C. Ford
- “Mediate. Alleviate. Try Not to Hate.”February 12, 2020 · Corene C. Ford
- Creature Comforts: Emotional Support AnimalsJanuary 14, 2020 · Tilchin & Hall, P.C.
- Federal Appeals Court Tells Condo Association to Smoke ‘Em if You Got ‘EmJanuary 3, 2020 · Corene C. Ford
2019
- Condo Living 301: Meetings and the Board of DirectorsJuly 31, 2019 · Tilchin & Hall, P.C.
- Condo Living 201: Beyond the BasicsJune 11, 2019 · Tilchin & Hall, P.C.
- Condominium Parking RulesMay 31, 2019 · Corene Ford
- Condo Living 101: Basic Things You Should KnowMay 21, 2019 · Tilchin & Hall, P.C.
- Condominium Modifications & AlterationsApril 30, 2019 · Corene Ford
- Condominium Associations – Dues, Late Fees & LiensApril 1, 2019 · Corene Ford
- Droning On:March 1, 2019 · Tilchin & Hall, P.C.
- Marijuana Law for CondosJanuary 30, 2019 · Corene Ford - Attorney at Law