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The Meisner Law Group, P.C. is a community association law practice representing residential and commercial condominium associations, cooperatives, homeowner associations and individual owners.

Collection of Assessments

  • Preparation of Delinquent Assessment Collection Procedures
  • Demand letters to collect assessments
  • Preparation and recording of liens for unpaid assessments
  • Lien foreclosures
  • Lien priority disputes with mortgagees
  • Litigation to collect unpaid assessments
  • Post-judgment collection, e.g., garnishment
  • We’ve collected millions of dollars in assessments, reimbursement of costs, and attorney fees for our clients

Bylaw Enforcement

  • Demand Letters regarding Bylaw and Rule Violations
  • Litigation to Enforce Bylaw and Rule Violations

Developer Issues

  • Breach of Contract Claims
  • Breach of Warranty Claims
  • Breach of Fiduciary Duty Claims
  • Condominium Act Violations
  • Construction Defects
  • Developer Turnover / Transitional Control Issues
  • Developer Liability
  • Fraudulent Disclosure Statements
  • Restarting Failed and Abandoned Developments
  • Successor Developer Liability

Document Drafting

  • Amendment of Master Deed, Bylaws, Rules and Regulations and Articles of Incorporation for condominium associations
  • Amendment of Declarations, Bylaws, Rules and Regulations and Articles of Incorporation for homeowner associations
  • Amendment of Bylaws, Rules and Regulations, Occupancy Agreements and Articles of Incorporation for co-operatives
  • Critique of governing documents for condominium associations, homeowner associations and co-operatives
  • Draft of Modification Agreements, Bylaw Enforcement Procedures, Delinquent Assessment Procedures, Employee Handbooks, Antenna Rules, Contractor Service Agreements, Lease Agreements, Board Codes of Conduct, Maintenance Matrixes and Vehicle Towing Rules
  • FHA Certification
  • VA Certification
  • Follow this link for information about The Meisner Law Group Twelve Pack

Operational Issues

  • Attendance at Board Meetings
  • Attendance at Annual or Special Association Meetings
  • Breach of Fiduciary Duty Claims
  • Civil Rights Issues
  • Compliance with the Michigan Condominium Act
  • Compliance with the Michigan Nonprofit Corporation Act
  • Contract Disputes and/or review with vendors
  • Corporate Governance Issues
  • Fair Housing Act Accommodations and Issues
  • Insurance Coverage Issues
  • Opinion Letters
  • Preparation and/or Review of Meeting Minutes
  • Preparation of Meeting Packages
  • Voting Issues and Rights

 

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