Advanced Community Association Operation

Headed by attorney and lead instructor Robert M. Meisner, this information-packed seminar is designed for officers and directors, managers, individual owners, developers and residents living in or working with a Michigan condominium, subdivision, cooperative, or community association. The seminar meets on four Tuesday evenings in May.

Seminar attendees will gain valuable insight on a wide range of topics from legal experts, including the following:

• Review of recent legislation and litigation impacting associations
• Best practices regarding pet issues and disability accommodations
• How to avoid director and officer liability
• Duty of the Board of Directors to act
• "Rentals Gone Wild: How to gain control and other best practices"
• Nonprofit Corporation Act review
• How to run effective Board and Member meetings
• Assessment/Dues collection - successful practices
• Bylaw/Rules enforcement - successful practices
• Hiring the right legal counsel and how to work together
• Hiring the right management company and transitioning to new management
• Reviewing the management contract
• Federal Housing Administration requirements; Veterans Administration requirements
• Important amendments to governing documents
• The four essential audits: legal, physical, financial and operational

REMEMBER - If you can't make it to one or more sessions, feel free to send a fellow Board member or colleague in your place.