Kevin Hirzel, Author at The Michigan Community Association Law Blog

About the Author

Kevin Hirzel is the Managing Member of Hirzel Law, PLC, focusing his practice on condominium, homeowners association, and real estate law across Michigan and Illinois. A Fellow of the College of Community Association Lawyers — a distinction held by fewer than 200 attorneys nationwide — he has been recognized by Best Lawyers, Leading Lawyers, and Super Lawyers, and is the author of Hirzel’s Handbook on operating condos and HOAs in both Michigan and Illinois. Read more about Kevin’s practice on his full bio at hirzellaw.com.

Collections• June 26, 2017

Court Rules that Michigan HOA Cannot Collect Assessments After Restrictive Covenant Expires

In Deghetto v Beaumont’s Seven Harbors White and Duck Lack Association, issued June 22, 2017 (Docket No. 330972) (Unpublished Opinion), the Michigan Court of Appeals recently ruled that a homeowners’ association could not continue to collect assessments after the restrictive covenant expired.

Document Amendments• June 5, 2017

Electric Vehicle Charging Stations: Keep Your Condominium Association Current!

Electric vehicles are increasing in popularity throughout the United States and create unique challenges for Michigan condominium associations, especially those that were created before electric vehicles were even contemplated. Experts project that by 2040, at least thirty-five percent of all new cars will have a plug. Accordingly, condominium associations will be forced to deal with issues relating to the charging…

Document Amendments• May 5, 2017

MCL 559.139: Transferring Limited Common Element Parking Spaces in Michigan Condominiums

In densely populated urban areas in Michigan, it is not uncommon for a co-owner to sell another co-owner a parking space at a premium when parking space is limited. However, condominium associations and co-owners often confuse the process of selling units with the process of selling a limited common element parking space. In determining the proper procedure for selling a…

Board of Directors• March 31, 2017

HB 4446 Allows Michigan Condominium Associations to Enforce Restrictions and Defend Lawsuits

HB 4446 will make it easier for condominium associations to enforce routine bylaw violations, collect assessments and defend themselves in litigation. Most co-owners would expect a condominium board to handle routine matters such as bylaw violations, collecting assessments or defending lawsuits, and co-owner apathy should not prevent condominium associations from handling these types of matters.

Document Amendments• March 22, 2017

Autonomous Vehicles: Coming to a Condominium or HOA Near You!

On December 9, 2016, Governor Rick Snyder signed 2016 PA 332 into law and amended the Michigan Motor Vehicle Code to make Michigan the first state that allows for autonomous vehicles to be operated on a public street or highway.

Uncategorized• March 9, 2017

Kevin Hirzel to Present on Legislation Impacting Condo Associations at Michigan CAI Annual Conference on March 10, 2017

On March 10, 2017, Kevin M. Hirzel, Chairman of the Legislative Action Committee for CAI's Michigan Chapter, will present on the following bills that are pending or have recently passed and will have a significant impact on Michigan Condominium Associations:

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