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Kevin Hirzel

Technology & Security July 19, 2016

Pokémon Go: What Does Your Condo or HOA Need to Know?

Pokémon Go is different than many mobile games as it allows players to capture, battle and train virtual creatures called "Pokémon" who appear on mobile device screens as though they existed in the real world. Pokémon Go makes use of the GPS and camera in a mobile device and requires players to travel to various locations, which may include homes…
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Rental & Leasing Restrictions June 9, 2016

Allegan County Trial Court Rules that Short-Term Vacation Rentals Violate Deed Restrictions

Technological advancements have increased the ability of individuals to do short-term leasing, as opposed to the traditional long term, six month or greater, leasing arrangement, in particular looking at the new phenomenon of Airbnb.  Websites such as Airbnb, VRBO and Homeaway are often used by short-term lessors and lessees alike to both list and locate short-term rentals. The blog article…
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Community Association Governance & Meetings May 26, 2016

Michigan Court of Appeals Rules that Unincorporated HOA May Govern Under Declaration

In Suttons Bay Yacht Village Condominium Association, et. al. v Board of Representatives of Port Sutton Community, et. al., Docket No. 325327 (May 19, 2016) (Unpublished Opinion), the Michigan Court of Appeals held that an unincorporated voluntary association had the legal authority to administer a declaration as a master homeowners association.  In 1982, a declarant recorded a declaration of covenant,…
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Firm News May 20, 2016

Kevin Hirzel receives an AV Rating from Martindale-Hubbell

I am honored to receive an AV Rating from Martindale-Hubbell based upon peer review.  The Martindale-Hubbell peer review ratings attest to a lawyer’s legal ability and professional ethics and reflects the confidential opinions of members of the Bar and Judiciary.  The AV Preeminent  rating is the highest peer rating standard. This rating signifies that the lawyer’s reviewed peers rank him or her…
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