February 2020 - The Michigan Community Association Law Blog

Uncategorized• February 6, 2020

Kevin Hirzel Receives Oakland County Executive’s Elite 40 Under 40 Award

Congratulations to Kevin M. Hirzel for being a member of the Oakland County Executive's Elite 40 under 40 class for 2020!

The Top 3 Things You Must Know About HUD’s New Guidance on Assistance and Emotional Support Animals

On January 28, 2020, the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) issued new guidance on how housing providers, such as condominium associations, homeowners associations and landlords, can comply with the Federal Fair Housing Act (FHA), 42 USC 3601 et seq. in evaluating requests for assistance and emotional support animals.

Michigan Court of Appeals Holds that HOA Cannot Revoke Approvals for Docks

In providing such written permission, it is important for a homeowners association to indicate whether the grant of permission is permanent or revocable.