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UCOM Seminar 2011
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The Condominium Seminar Series: Introduction to Successful Condominium Association Operation....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:
- Collection of assessments and enforcement of restrictions and bylaws by the association
- Ways to avoid and protect directors and officers from potential liability
- Which amendments to condominium documents are needed to comply with laws, FHA and improve efficiency and marketability
- The legal and fiduciary responsibilities of directors and officers
- Dealing with the new FHA certification requirements which may affect the marketability of units in your association
- How the statutes in the State of Michigan affect officers and directors of a condominium and/or homeowners association
- Parliamentary procedures and the four essential audits
- Solving problems with developers concerning abandoned projects
Guest speaker: Scott Breslin, Piper
McCredie Insurance Agency
Guest Speaker: Kay Michael, Legal Assistant
specializing in Community Association Law
Date: October 4, 11, 18, 25 - 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.)
United Condominium Owners of Michigan Annual Conference
Topics and Speakers from Meisner & Associates, P.C:
Robert M. Meisner, Esq: UPDATES IN COLLECTION OF CONDOMINIUM ASSESSMENTS.
The condominium assessments are the LIFEBLOOD of the Association without which a Condominium cannot function. Board members face a serious dilemma in this challenging economy when dealing with the myriad of obstacles in the collection of assessments needed to fund the Budget. Attend this important session to learn how to successfully collect delinquencies, how the assessment delinquency percentages impact the new FHA requirements, why response time is key to the success of collection, why it may not be such a good idea to use a “collection agency” which may also end up costing the Association more in the long run, and learn how innovative and creative collection procedures have been successful in these challenging times. Hear the surprising impact of self-help remedies, and important considerations in choosing professional help: adequately staffed firm, experience to effectively deal with the unique legal nuances, and aggressiveness and reputation which are paramount in achieving desired results.
Robert M. Meisner, Esq: HOW TO AVOID SUITS AGAINST BOARD MEMBERS AND CONDOMINIUM ASSOCIATIONS.
Attend this seminar and further educate yourself in making good business decisions for your condominium. Find out whether you have all the protections available to prevent unnecessary exposure of liability to you while serving as a volunteer director or officer of your Association. Learn why hiring experienced professionals, managers and contractors in every facet of the condominium business makes your job easier and ultimately can save expense to the Association. Learn how to stagger the terms of directors to facilitate and encourage communication and continuity between boards from year to year, and why following your lawyer’s advice is a key to liability protection.
M. Katherine Michael, Legal Assistant: THINGS YOU NEVER THOUGHT ABOUT IN CONDOMINIUM DOCUMENT PREPARATION.
Attend this important session and learn how new lifestyle changes impact the condominium documents: dealing with medical marijuana, smoking, sex offenders, home businesses, and more. Learn what the Board must do to stabilize and even improve marketability, and how to maintain a safe, peaceful and pleasant residential living environment for the condominium residents. Understand how FHA certification can benefit your condominium and what Bylaw provisions may be a deal-breaker in the FHA review process. Learn successful strategies for presenting the amendments to the Co-owners and successful tips to secure the required votes of approval from both the Co-owners AND the mortgagees.
See attached flyer for more information
Condominium Association Management: The Legal Essentials taught by Robert Meisner
Need-to-know information in a morning—designed for board members, managers, developers, and association members. Explore the many legal issues involved in the successful operation of an association. Get up-to-date information about potential liability issues and how to avoid problems before they arise, successful enforcement of association bylaws and handling violations of restrictions, fiduciary duties, collection of delinquent accounts, reserve accounts management, and dealing with and avoiding problems with the developer. You’ll also get tips on running successful board and membership meetings. Register two or more from the same association and get reduced pricing.
Next session TBD 9:00am to noon
Northern Michigan College
University Center Rm. 209
Instructor: Robert Meisner
Cost: $79 per individual; code - 10740
($69 per person when two or more from the same
organization enroll together) code-10742
Condomnium Documents and Liability
Taught by Robert Meisner
Over time laws and requirements change and documents need to be amended. Learn about recent changes in FHA certification, alterations in laws, mortgage industry changes, trends and more. You'll also explore document provisions to limit exposure to liability for directors and officers including insurance policies and indemnification. You'll find essential information to make your condo board volunteering more effective and enjoyable.
Saturday, October 2, 9:00am to Noon
Northern Michigan College
University Center Rm. 212
Instructor: Robert Meisner
Cost: $79 per individual; code - 6459
($69 per person when two or more from the same organization
enroll together) code-6460
MSU Law School Course - Condominium Law: TBA Professor Robert M. Meisner
For information on seminars contact Lorman Educations Services:
Phone: (866) 352-9539 or www.lorman.com or customerservice@lorman.com
Continuing education credit is available for: bankers, NALA, AIA, NFPA, PMI and MIRE
Additional Seminars and Courses being taught by Mr. Meisner:
Cooley Law School
Condominium Law Class
Location: Cooley Law School, East Lansing
Contact: Registrar's Office (517) 432-6800
Challenges Consumers Face in Buying, Owning and Selling a Condominium
- Things that you should do before signing a Purchase Agreement to buy a condominium unit. Learn what you can do to help ensure you are buying a well constructed, well maintained and properly managed Condominium.
- Things that you should do when living in a condominium project. Learn how you can volunteer to help make your association and condominium project a great place to live.
- Things that you should do when thinking about selling a condominium unit.
Housing Bureau for Seniors
Workshop Date: Wednesday, May 11, 2011
Time: 10:00 a.m. Arrival Time: 9:30 a.m.
Location: Lobby, Turner Resource Center, 2401 Plymouth Road, Ann
Arbor, Michigan
For additional information
and/or flyers on these seminars please contact
Meisner & Associates, P.C.
Examing the Role of the Condominium CPA - "Understanding the Condominium Concept and its Financial Needs"
Learning Objectives:
- Basic Overview - The Michigan Condominum Concept: Financial Structure
- The Role of the Condominium CPA
- Statutory and FHA Financial Requirements: The Audit, Financial Statement, Annual Budget, Reserve Fund, Fidelity Bond
- How can the CPA help strengthen the financial vitality of the condominium association
Date: June 16
Time: 8:00am - 10:00am
Location: Domino’s Farms Office Park, 24 Frank Lloyd Wright Dr. G1300 Ann Arbor, MI 48105 734-930-5500
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