September 2019 - The Michigan Community Association Law Blog

Uncategorized• September 24, 2019

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

Many people who purchase a home in a site condominium do not realize that they are actually buying into a condominium that is governed by the Michigan Condominium Act, MCL 559.101, et seq.

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Collections• September 16, 2019

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

Condominium associations are frequently faced with federal tax lien priorities when trying to determine whether to proceed with foreclosure of its lien.

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Uncategorized• September 9, 2019

Check out the Premiere of Hirzel Law’s HOA Tip of the Day on WWJ 950 News Radio

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.

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Animals• September 6, 2019

HB 4910: Michigan Seeks to Criminalize Fake Emotional Support Animal Requests

Given that there can be major penalties for wrongfully denying a request for an emotional support animal, it is important for condominium and homeowners associations to consult with counsel in order to determine whether a request for an emotional support animal is legitimate.

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Document Amendments• September 2, 2019

MCL 559.149: How to Subdivide Condominium Units Under the Michigan Condominium Act

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.

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