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April 2026 Newsletter

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NEW BOMADET.ORG

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BOMA Briefs Sponsors

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Latest Updates in BOMA

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The Spring Golf Classic sells out every year. Registration is now open. Don’t hesitate! And.., purchase your Drone Drop Golf Ball today. Sponsored by Premier Paving, this fun event takes place at the conclusion of the day with a massive drone that drops golf balls on the green. If your ball goes in the cup first, you win $1000! If no balls go into the cup, the closest to the pin wins! You do not need to be present to win, but you do have to purchase a ball at $10 each.

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We are excited that our new fully integrated website is now up and running. It is your one stop shop for all things BOMA. Visit often as we continuously make improvements and add features and functionality.

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BOMA Metro Detroit is busier then its ever been and Rachel and I want to thank all of our awesome member volunteers. A special shout out to the Emerging Professional chairs Amanda Bastien and Jahmar Rashad, leaders Thomas White, Nicholas Ferris for putting together another awesome networking event on April 2nd. They started with a panel at Urban Tech Exchange, went on a tour to the new Hudsons Building and ended with a happy hour at Gillys. You can check out the photos here. The Membership committee continues to reach out to our new members, the Allied Supplier committee is raring to go to help out with the upcoming events and our government affairs committee is quietly doing some heavy lifts that benefit each and every business within the organization. And our board of directors is doing a phenomenal job setting the priorities and leading the way. We have and will continue to improve every day – for you, our members.

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Thank you for all that you do.

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In loving memory of Brian Salliotte. “Your life was a blessing, your memory a treasure. You are loved beyond words and missed beyond measure.”

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BOMA SPRING CLASSIC DRONE DROP Purchase your numbered golf balls at BOMADet.org today and you could win $1000! Need not be present to win.

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Sponsored by Premier Paving

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Aaron Thomas- UWM Austin Larimer- UWM Cayla Lusky- Health Care Realty Saulo Prado- Health Care Realty

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BOMA Metro Detroit Government Affairs Committee

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MI Chamber Tax, Policy and Economic Competitiveness Committee BOMA Metro Detroit Representatives: Trey Brice, Taft Law Bill Gilbert, REDICO Rick Troy, BOMA Metro Detroit Trevor Duke, Thomas Duke Co. John Sier, Kitch

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MI Chamber Energy and Environmental Committee BOMA Metro Detroit Representatives: Dan Fitzgerald, Parajan Rick Troy, BOMA Metro Detroit Trevor Duke, Thomas Duke Co. John Sier, Kitch

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MI Chamber Health, Human Resources & Talent Committee BOMA Metro Detroit Representatives: Joe Mifsud, Oxford Companies Eric VanMeerbeeck, MarbleLife/GroutMaster Rick Troy, BOMA Metro Detroit Trevor Duke, Thomas Duke Co. John Sier, Kitch

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Open and Obvious: The Case to Restore Property Owner Protections

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The "open and obvious" doctrine was a longstanding premises liability protection for hazards on properties deemed “open and obvious” to the average person, like a slippery patch of ice on a sidewalk or a pothole in the parking lot. This standard protected Michigan from courtroom backlogs, and discouraged frivolous lawsuits against property owners.

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In2023, theMichigan Supreme Court overturned the

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longstanding "open and obvious" defense in premises liability cases. Michigan is now one of just nine states without this safeguard — a national outlier. The result: more litigation exposure, greater uncertainty and higher costs for property owners of every size.

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Restorereasonable protections that curb lawsuit abuse

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while preserving fair recourse for people truly harmed by negligence. The Michigan Alliance for Legal Reform supports efforts to reinstate key elements of open and obvious and return balance and predictability to Michigan’s legal system.

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House Bill 4582 is a needed step — delivering protections for property owners while keeping legitimate claims intact.

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Without an open and obvious safeguard, Michigan employers face higher liability and insurance costs — forcing tough trade-offs like fewer jobs, delayed investments or higher prices. Property owners face the same squeeze, with costs often passed on to renters and commercial tenants. Do other states have open and obvious property protections?

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41 states retain some form of open and obvious safeguards in premises liability. Michigan is among just nine without it — making our state a national outlier and magnet for frivolous lawsuits.

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Business Community Supports HB 4582, Urges Additional Changes to Premises Liability

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The Real Property Administrator (RPA®) Designation program is designed for assistant property managers, property managers, and those who manage real estate assets. The RPA® Designation positions property managers for success by providing insight into and knowledge of operating a commercial building. Upon successful completion, professionals will be able to: Understand the diverse aspects of property management Maximize a building’s net income and minimize risks reduce costs.

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Enhance your standing in the industry - In the RPA® program, you’ll learn how to enhance the value of a building through proper and strategic decision making—from design and operation to maintenance of an office building. Professionals will become fully versed in budgeting and accounting for commercial real estate, risk management, and best practices in bidding. The RPA® program also covers reviewing and selecting contract providers, marketing and leasing the building, and operating the asset from an owner’s perspective through a comprehensive asset management component.

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January 2026 Budget and Accounting Class

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Thank you for being a part of BOMA Metro Detroit.

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Your membership matters. Your engagement makes a difference, and your support drives our success.

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We are grateful for each and every one of you.

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Your BOMA Team, Rick and Rachel

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