Hirzel Law, Author at The Michigan Community Association Law Blog

Animals & Pets• December 2, 2021

Is a Condo Association Liable For Co-Owner Dog Bites?

This lawsuit confirms that condo associations are not liable for dog bites unless the association has knowledge of how dangerous the dog is.

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Condo & HOA Collections• September 15, 2021

Michigan Court Rules That Mortgage Foreclosure Statute Applies to Foreclosure of Condominium Liens

The Michigan court of appeals ruled that the requirements for mortgage foreclosure by advertisement be applied to the foreclosure of a condominium lien.

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Condo & HOA Collections• August 3, 2021

Condo Association Collections: Garnishees May Be Liable for Incorrect Payment

A published 2020 case from Michigan Court of Appeals makes it clear that a garnishee may be liable for a defendant’s debt, if the garnishee does not withhold the proper amount of payments.

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Animals & Pets• November 17, 2020

Michigan Court Upholds HOA Removal of Dangerous Dog

In Parkview at Orion Commons Condominium Association v Rouhan, the Oakland Circuit Court held that a dog who bit a neighboring co-owner is a dangerous animal that must be removed from the condominium premises.

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Fair Housing• October 6, 2020

Court of Appeals Rules The Court’s Evidentiary Gatekeeping Role Applies to Evidence Presented to Support a Request for an Emotional Support Animal

If a person with an obvious or known disability is requesting an accommodation, the Association “may request only information that is necessary to evaluate the disability-related need for the accommodation.

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Community Association Governance & Meetings• September 8, 2020

Continuity Planning for Michigan Community Associations

During this time of economic uncertainty and concerns over the COVID-19 pandemic, community associations should take an 'inventory' of the current conditions of the association and have a continuity plan in place just in case something tragic happens.

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