Resources & WebLinks

CLR "Legal Lines" Publications by chopin — last modified 2006-08-29 19:01

Publications addressing specific legal issues of importance to nonprofits.

Vacant Property Education Series: Detroit Land Bank Authority Informational by CLR Admin — last modified 2011-12-09 14:54

The presentation given at the recent Vacant Property Education Series workshop. Information provided on the Detroit Land Bank Authority, how it works, and what it can do.

New Workshop and Online Video Tutorials Help Take the Mystery out of Property Ownership by CLR Admin — last modified 2011-08-31 12:50

 

Vacant Property Education Series: Finding Property Ownership with Internet Research by CLR Admin — last modified 2011-09-29 08:50

CLR's Planning and Technical Program developed a workshop that guides individuals how to find property ownership information with online resources. The attached document is an overview.

Vacant Property Legal Manual II by CLR Admin — last modified 2011-10-20 09:35

The Vacant Property Legal Manual II explores issues of alternative land uses and development incentives. It provides models that allow community groups to hold vacant land while minimizing and managing their tax liability. It also shows examples of how taxes can be used as a very effective tool to encourage the responsible reuse of vacant land.

Vacant Property Legal Manual by CLR Admin — last modified 2011-10-20 09:35

The Vacant Property Legal Team created a legal manual addressing various mechanisms for obtaining, holding, maintaining and transferring vacant properties. The manual is designed for CDCs (community development corporations), community groups, residents, and other neighborhood stakeholders to assist their efforts. The range of topics includes liability and risk management, service agreements, and other resources for addressing vacant property.

Employment Law Manual by Sara Baker — last modified 2009-03-03 11:22

 

Vacant Property Toolbox, 2nd Ed. by Sara Baker — last modified 2010-08-06 11:05

We debuted a second edition of the popular Vacant Property Toolbox Executive Summary at our Neighborhoods First event on May 1, 2010.

Youth Programs Legal Manual by Sara Baker — 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.

Dissolving a Nonprofit Corporation by Sara Baker — 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.

FAQ Regarding Michigan's New Foreclosure Law by Sara Baker — 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 Sara Baker — 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.

New Changes to IRS Rules for Tax-Exempt Organizations by Sara Baker — 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

New Form 990 by Sara Baker — last modified 2008-06-23 13:14

An article written by Pepper Hamilton attorneys that discusses the implications of new IRS Form 990.

"CLR News" by chopin — last modified 2006-09-06 09:29

CLR’s quarterly newsletter

"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

Fall 2006 Seminar Materials by Sara Baker — last modified 2006-10-11 15:58

 

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.

Housing, Tax and Predatory Lending Brochures by Sara Baker — last modified 2006-09-27 16:40

 

WEB LINKS TO MORE INFORMATION ABOUT COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT LAW AND NONPROFIT RESOURCES by chopin — last modified 2008-02-19 15:32

 

12/11/09 - New Foreclosure Law FAQs by Sara Baker — last modified 2010-08-06 11:08

 

Rebuilding the temple... great work done by CLR's Pro Bono Program Manager, Leor Barak! by Sara Baker — last modified 2010-08-06 11:03

A downtown Detroit synagogue is rediscovered - and reborn