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PowerPoint of Robert Meisner's presentation at the CAI
2008 Conference & Trade Expo: "Battle
for Supremacy - Condominium Association vs. Mortgage of
Co-Owner"
United Condominium Owners of Michigan (UCOM)
2007, Robert Meisner and Katherine
Michael, Speakers
Robert M. Meisner:
Seven Deadly Sins Part I.
Learn how the Fair Housing Amendments Act impacts condominium
associations, who it protects and the most commonly made
mistakes. Discussion, questions and answers with regard to
the first four deadly sins: targeting children, unreasonable
occupancy restrictions, prohibiting modifications to common
elements, and pet prohibitions and restrictions.
See
PowerPoint presentation
Robert M. Meisner:
Seven Deadly Sins Part II.
Learn how the Fair Housing Amendments Act impacts
condominium associations, who it protects and the most
commonly made mistakes. Discussion, questions and answers
with regard to the last three deadly sins: preventing
parking and other necessary accommodations, permitting a
hostile environment and ignoring sex offenders, failing to
establish procedures and policies for modifications and
accommodations.
See
PowerPoint presentation
M. Katherine Michael:
Keys to Successful Bylaw Amendments. The Bylaws
are the structural law of the condominium from which other
rules, polices and procedures are based and authorized. It
is imperative that the Bylaws be “state of the art” to take
advantage of new trends in condominium operation, and to
ensure board, manager and co-owner compliance with all
applicable laws. Other necessary Bylaw changes can
eliminate ambiguities and inconsistencies between the
various Bylaw provisions and inconsistencies between the
Bylaws and other condominium documents. Good working Bylaws
which are consistently followed are the backbone of a smooth
and efficiently operating association.
See PowerPoint presentation
The Condominium Seminar Series:
Tools for Successfully Running a Condominium Association....taught by Robert Meisner
A must for all persons who either interested in serving on
a board of directors of a condominium, co-op or homeowners
association, or who are presently serving on these boards,
including developers.
This class is a sequel to the popular class taught by Mr.
Meisner entitled "The
Condominium Seminar Series: Introduction to Operating a
Successful Board", but this class offers a more
concentrated examination of particularly troublesome
associations for directors.
Matters to be discussed include:
- Legal aspects of reserve analysis and budgeting
- Avoiding legal disputes and liability
- Avoiding director liability
- Preventative Law - the Legal Audit
- Protecting Attorney/Client privilege before and after
litigation
- In-depth review of bylaw enforcement
- How to run an effective board meeting
- Alternatives for collecting assessments (legal and
pragmatic)
- Duty to Act
- Various types of management services
- Pragmatic review of management contract
Guest speaker: Scott Breslin, Piper
McCredie Insurance Agency
Guest Speaker: Kay Michael-Brotman, Legal Assistant
specializing in Community Association Law
Date: TBA 7:00pm -
9:00pm
Location: Bingham III Office, 30200 Telegraph
Rd., Suite 467, Bingham Farms
Cost: $95 single registrant (additional registrants
from same association $85 ea.)
Condominium/Community Association
Seminar: How to Run the Association Properly, Save
Costs and Reduce Director and Officer Liability
...taught by Robert
Meisner
About the Course:
A must for all persons who are owners,
board members, officers, managers or developers of
condominium, co-op or homeowner associations.
Matters to be discussed will
include:
- General Responsibilities of The Board of Directors
- Liability of Directors for Failure to Meet
Responsibilities
- Ways to Avoid Risks and Liabilities including
indemnification provisions, liability insurance,
professional assistance, proper committee structure and
conduct of meetings, among other things.
- Guest Speaker - Pamela Osborne, from Pinnacle Insurance
Partners, will speak on ways to save on insurance costs.
Co-Sponsored By:
Pinnacle Insurance Partners
45 Cold Brook NW
Grand Rapids, MI
(616) 746-4253
Class Session
TBA
*Includes Hors D'oeuvres - Please
arrive early
Fees
$85 for one attendee
VISA and MasterCard are accepted . Or, make check payable to
Meisner & Associates, P.C.
Registration Form
*Please Contact us for
Cancellation Policy*
Condominium/Community
Association Seminar
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Insurance From a Legal Standpoint,
Insurance From a Practical Standpoint and Condominium Document
Review
A must for all persons who are
owners, board members, officers, managers or developers of
condominium, co-op or homeowners associations. Matters to be
discussed will include:
- Insurance from a Legal
Standpoint
- Problems, Condominium
Document Provisions. Shifting responsibility from the
Association to owners. Requirements for amending
documents. Other effects of current events and issues
including mold, terrorist threats, and ordinance or law
coverage.
- Directors and Officers
Liability Insurance
- Insurance from a Practical
Standpoint - Guest speaker Pamela Osborn
- Condominium Document Review
- Articles of Incorporation,
Corporate Bylaws, Master Deed, Condominium Bylaws (Exhibit
"A" to Master Deed), Rules and Regulations, Form
Contracts, Agreements
Co-sponsored by: Pinnacle
Insurance Partners, Grand Rapids, Michigan
Review of
Condominium Documents Including Insurance Provisions
If you are a board member,
officer, manager, developer and/or member of a Condominium
Association, this seminar is designed especially
for you. It will help you understand the Master Deed and
Bylaws that comprise the basic documents of an association.
Location: Northwestern
Michigan College, Traverse City
- Room 214, University Center
Bldg. (formerly Boardman Room)
- 2200 Dendrino Drive,
Traverse City
Date: July 19, 2008
(Cancelled)
Time:
Cancelled
Cost: $75 per person
($65 per person when two or more from the same organization
enroll together)
This seminar is offered as a
non-credit course through Northwestern Michigan College
More information and registration form
Registration: Call
(231) 995-1700
The Condominium Seminar Series:
Introduction to Operating a Successful Board taught by Robert
Meisner
A must for all persons who either interested in serving on
a board of directors of a condominium, co-op or homeowners
association, or who are presently serving on these boards,
including developers.
Matters to be discussed include:
- The Legal and Fiduciary Responsibilities of Directors
and Officers
- How the Statutes in the State of Michigan Affect
Officers and Directors of a Condominium and Other
Homeowners' Associations
- Enforcement of Restrictions and Bylaws by the Community
Association
- How Amendments to Condominium Documents Will Enhance the
Condominium Association Including a Discussion of Recent
Changes to the Michigan Condominium Act
- Potential Liability Incurred by Directors and Officers
and Preventative Measures That Should Be Practiced
- Collection of Assessments in Community Associations
- Parliamentary Procedures and the Four Essential Audits
Date: TBA
Time:
Location: Bingham III Office, 30200 Telegraph
Rd., Suite 467, Bingham Farms
This half-day, information-packed seminar is designed for
board members and officers, managers, developers, and
association members living in a condo, cooperative, or community
association. Explore the many legal issues involved in the
successful operation of an association. You'll look at
potential liability issues and how to avoid problems, successful
enforcement of association bylaws (i.e. handling violations of
restrictions), fiduciary duties, collection of delinquent
accounts, reserve accounts management, and dealing with and
avoiding potential problems with the developer. You'll get
tips on running successful board and membership meetings.
Register two or more from the same association and get reduced
pricing.
Continuing education credit is available for: bankers,
NALA, AIA, NFPA, PMI and MIRE
