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Seminars
Condominium Association Management: The Legal Essentials - Traverse City, MI - June 5
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.
*Please Contact us for Cancellation Policy*
Condominium/Community Association Seminar - 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
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.
Saturday, June 5, 2010 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
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
For additional information and/or flyers on these seminars please contact
Meisner & Associates, P.C.
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