Brandan Hallaq, Author at The Michigan Community Association Law Blog

About the Author

Brandan Hallaq is a Member at Hirzel Law, PLC, where he leads the firm’s real estate transactions department and litigates matters involving construction defects, contract disputes, restrictive covenants, and real estate foreclosures. He is a licensed Michigan real estate broker and has been named a Super Lawyers Rising Star each year from 2018 through 2025, as well as a Best Lawyers “Ones to Watch” honoree for real estate law, real estate litigation, and construction law. Learn more on his full bio at hirzellaw.com.

Maintenance Repairs & Common Elements• March 17, 2017

Condominium Association’s Right to an Easement

In the context of living in a condominium, additional easements are common. In fact, all condominiums are required to have certain easements pursuant to the Michigan Condominium Act and Administrative Rules. Some examples of these required easements come from the Michigan Administrative Rules interpreting the Condominium Act.

Community Association Governance & Meetings• February 6, 2017

Why Every Condominium and Homeowners Association Should Trademark its Name and Logo

Over the past decade, the popularity of living in a common interest community, particularly condominium and homeowners associations, has risen significantly. According to recent statistics provided by Community Associations Institute, there are over 340,000 community associations, over 26 million housing units, and over 68 million residents living in these associations in the United States. As these numbers continue to grow,…

Construction Defects & Developer Turnover• December 22, 2016

An Important Lesson For Condominium Developers

On December 15, 2016, the Michigan Court of Appeals issued an unpublished opinion in the matter of Woodland Estates, LLC v. City of Sterling Heights and County of Macomb. The Woodland Estates case should be taken as a warning to developers. This case illustrates the importance of obtaining legal advice from an attorney throughout all stages of the development process. The…

Condo & HOA Collections• October 12, 2015

Which Type of Foreclosure, Judicial or Advertisement, is Best for Your Community Association?

Community associations are often faced with the challenge of collecting unpaid assessments from delinquent owners.

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