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FAQ Regarding Michigan's New Foreclosure Law by Angela Gaabo — last modified 2009-12-11 13:27
On May 20, 2009, the Governor signed into law amendments to the Michigan foreclosure by advertisement statute. The new law requires a mandatory 90-day pre-foreclosure process to allow the borrower and the mortgage holder to work together to avoid foreclosure. This document addresses frequently asked questions.
Foreclosure Prevention Manual by Angela Gaabo — last modified 2009-10-07 11:57
Materials developed to train housing counselors about foreclosure prevention issues. Designed according to national trainings, topics covered include predatory lending, understanding Michigan's foreclosure process, and the mortgage lending industry.
Dissolving a Nonprofit Corporation by Angela Gaabo — last modified 2009-06-09 15:31
If you are considering dissolution or have made the decision to dissolve, it is important to know and understand the process. This publication outlines the legal formalities for dissolving a Michigan nonprofit corporation.
Vacant Property Legal Manual by Angela Gaabo — last modified 2009-05-19 10:19
Written for community development corporations, neighborhood associations, and residents, the Vacant Property Legal Manual provides information on how to cope with the growing number of foreclosed and vacant properties across Michigan. The manual identifies legal issues related to vacant properties and offers strategies for stabilizing, controlling, acquiring, and managing those properties.
New Changes to IRS Rules for Tax-Exempt Organizations by Angela Gaabo — last modified 2007-11-26 09:23
The Pension Protection Act of 2006 contains numerous changes to the tax law provisions that affect tax-exempt organizations
Employment Law Manual by Angela Gaabo — last modified 2009-03-03 11:22
 
New Form 990 by Angela Gaabo — last modified 2008-06-23 13:14
An article written by Pepper Hamilton attorneys that discusses the implications of new IRS Form 990.
Youth Programs Legal Manual by Angela Gaabo — last modified 2008-05-13 11:25
Youth Programs Legal Issues: A Guide for Michigan Nonprofits offers 44 pages of information on topics such as licensing and regulation, employment, liability, safety; and parent and program issues.
Fall 2006 Seminar Materials by Angela Gaabo — last modified 2006-10-11 15:58
 
CLR "Legal Lines" Publications by chopin — last modified 2006-08-29 19:01
Publications addressing specific legal issues of importance to nonprofits.
2005 Community Land Trust Project: Published Materials by chopin — last modified 2006-08-31 14:50
Information and sample documents for organzations engaged in the formation or operation of Community Land Trusts
2006 Affordability Preservation Project: Published Materials by chopin — last modified 2006-08-31 11:56
Information and sample legal documents for organizations preserving affordability through deed restrictions, second mortgages, condominiums, etc.
"CLR e-Briefs" by chopin — last modified 2006-09-06 09:20
The electronic publication distributed to CLR's nonprofit client organizations
"CLR Pro Bono Briefs" by chopin — last modified 2006-09-06 09:22
The electronic publication distributed to CLR's volunteer attorneys
"CLR News" by chopin — last modified 2006-09-06 09:29
CLR’s quarterly newsletter
WEB LINKS TO MORE INFORMATION ABOUT COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT LAW AND NONPROFIT RESOURCES by chopin — last modified 2008-02-19 15:32
 
Housing, Tax and Predatory Lending Brochures by Angela Gaabo — last modified 2006-09-27 16:40
 
5/19/2009 - CLR Launches Vacant Property Legal Manual by Angela Gaabo — last modified 2009-10-23 10:32
 
12/11/09 - New Foreclosure Law FAQs by Angela Gaabo — last modified 2009-12-11 13:30