CBD Oil: Does it violate the prohibition on illegal activity in your condominium bylaws?

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Michigan is one of the most progressive states when it comes to decriminalizing marijuana use for medicinal and recreational purposes.  Accordingly, it should be no surprise that cannabidiol (“CBD”) oil is becoming commonplace on supermarket shelves and in other retailers in Michigan.  As discussed in Recreational Marijuana: How will it impact Michigan Condominium Associations, marijuana is still illegal under federal

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Kevin Hirzel’s interview with Murray Feldman on the Feldman Report on WWJ AM 950

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A site condominium is a type of condominium that exists in Michigan and is composed of single-family homes.  Site condominium units are still subject to restrictions contained in a Master Deed and Condominium Bylaws and it is important that purchasers review the Master Deed and Condominium Bylaws before purchasing.  Many people who purchase a home in a site condominium do

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US District Court Rules that Prior Recorded Condominium Lien takes Priority Over Federal Tax Lien to the Extent of the Amount Stated in the Lien Notice

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In Yarmouth Commons Ass’n v Norwood, et al., 299 F. Supp.3d 862 (E.D. Mich., 2017), the United States District Court held that a prior recorded condominium lien had priority over a federal tax lien but only to the extent of the amount stated in the lien notice. Facts The case involves a condominium unit within the Yarmouth Commons Condominium project.

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Check out the premiere of Hirzel Law’s HOA Tip of the day on WWJ 950 News Radio

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Be sure to check out Hirzel Law’s HOA Tip of the day on WWJ 950 News Radio on weekdays during the 5:00 – 6:00 P.M. news hour.  The HOA Tips of the Day will start on September 9, 2019 and are currently scheduled to run between between 5:45 – 6:00 P.M. for the week of September 9th. We are very

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HB 4910: Michigan seeks to criminalize fake emotional support animal requests

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On September 3, 2019, Representative Matt Hill introduced House Bill 4910, which would create the “Misrepresentation of Emotional Support Animals Act” and criminalize a fake request for an emotional support animal. Requests for emotional support animals continue to rapidly increase under the Federal Fair Housing Act and the Michigan Persons with Disabilities Civil Rights Act, MCL 37.1101 et seq. According to a

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MCL 559.149: How to subdivide condominium units under the Michigan Condominium Act

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Michigan condominium associations and co-owners should be aware that the Michigan Condominium Act, MCL 559.101, et seq., contains a specific procedure that allows for condominium units to be divided.  A single co-owner may purchase a large site condominium unit and later decide to divide the lot into two separate units.  However, condominium associations should be aware that an amendment to

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2019 SUPER LAWYERS RISING STARS AWARD RECIPIENTS JOHN CALVIN , BRANDAN HALLAQ, KEVIN HIRZEL AND JOE WLOSZEK

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Congratulations to John Calvin, Brandan Hallaq, Kevin Hirzel and Joe Wloszek of Hirzel Law, PLC on being selected as Super Lawyers “Rising Stars” for 2019. Being named a “Rising Star” is a significant honor as no more than 2.5 percent of attorneys in the state are awarded this designation each year. Super Lawyers recognizes the top lawyers in Michigan via

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