Michigan Passes Law Allowing Owners and HOAs to Remove Discriminatory Restrictions from Deeds and Other Recorded Documents
The time is always right to do what is right. Martin Luther King, Jr. A new Michigan law went into effect on December 13, 2022 called the Discharge of Prohibited Restrictive Covenants Act (“Act”). This Act gives Michigan property owners and Michigan community...
Leverage the Power of Committees in Homeowners Associations
When you're shopping for a new place to live, you probably consider a lot of factors – location, schools, taxes, and the community itself. You're essentially interviewing the neighborhood to see if it's the right fit for you. But once you move in, it's easy to feel...
4 Reasons Your Michigan Condominium or Subdivision Association Should Update Its Governing Documents
Governing documents for Michigan community associations serve several functions. The foremost of these functions is to inform members and prospective members of the respective rights and obligations of membership in the association relative to the upkeep of the...
Makower Abbate Guerra Wegner Vollmer Has Been Named One Of The “Best Law Firms” in 2023 By U.S. News & World Report
Makower Abbate Guerra Wegner Vollmer PLLC is proud to announce that it has been named one of the “Best Law Firms” for 2023 by U.S. News World Report and Best Lawyers®. The publication named Makower Abbate Guerra Wegner Vollmer as a Metropolitan Tier 1 firm, the...
Attorney Jeff Vollmer to Present at UCOM Educational Seminar
Please join Michigan attorney Jeff Vollmer on Wednesday, October 19, 2022 for the UCOM Educational Series – Part 2 at the Cambria Hotel Shelby Township (50741 Corporate Drive, Shelby Township, MI 48315). Mr. Vollmer will be presenting on “Resolutions, Rules and...
Preventing Mold and Water Damage in Your Condominium Association: Proactive Steps for Managers and Boards
From frozen pipes, broken appliance supply lines, to roof leaks and leaking drain pans, in townhome and attached condominiums, these and other sources of water intrusion can quickly wreak havoc for owners and the association if not handled properly and quickly....
Attorney Stephen Guerra Named 2023 Best Lawyers
Attorney Stephen Guerra has been named by The Best Layers in America as one of the Best Lawyers in community association law and real estate law in 2023. Recognition by Best Lawyers is based entirely on peer review and is awarded to only a select few attorneys in each...
Is it Safe to Run for the Board?
Broad Protections Afforded to Directors in a Litigious Age
The vitality of Michigan community associations is directly related to the quality of its volunteer board of directors. However, in this litigious age, potential directors may be concerned about the personal liability faced when their every decision may be questioned...
4 MAGWV Attorneys Named 2023 Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch
Michigan Lawyers Amy Smith, Evan Alexander, Sarah Karl & Todd Skowronski named by The Best Layers in America as Ones to Watch in 2023. Amy Smith is recognized for Commercial Litigation and Litigation – Real Estate, and Evan Alexander, Sarah Karl, and Todd Skowronski...
Attorney Evan Alexander Named 2022 Super Lawyer Rising Star
Michigan Lawyer Evan Alexander has been selected to the 2022 Michigan Super Lawyers – Rising Star List for Michigan real estate law. Each year, no more than 2.5 percent of the lawyers in the state are selected to be a part of the Super Lawyers – Rising Stars list....
Attorney Stephen Guerra Selected 2022 Michigan Super Lawyer
Michigan Lawyer Stephen Guerra has been selected to the 2022 Michigan Super Lawyers List for Michigan real estate and condominium law. Each year, no more than 5 percent of the lawyers in Michigan are selected to be a part of the Super Lawyers list. Super Lawyers, a...
Michigan Condos – Addressing New Lending Questionnaires
It has been just over a year since tragedy struck Surfside, Florida, when ninety-eight individuals perished in when a 12-story beachfront condominium partially collapsed. The national response following this catastrophic loss was multifaceted, from State-driven...