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• November 14, 2015

Michigan Court of Appeals Rules that Condominium Association is Not Entitled to Notice of Surplus Funds From Foreclosure Sale

In Moon Lake Condominium Association v RBS Citizens, Case No. 323476 (Michigan Court of Appeals, November 12, 2015, unpublished), the Michigan Court of Appeals held that junior lienholders, such as condominium associations, are not entitled to notice that surplus funds were collected from a foreclosure sale after the first mortgage of record was foreclosed on.

Document Amendments• October 30, 2015

Federal Legislative Update for Condominium Associations: Amateur Radio Parity Act, FHA Certification and FEMA

I had the pleasure of attending the Community Association Institute (CAI) Advocacy Summit in Washington, D.C. earlier this week and talking with various legislators and their staff regarding issues that impact Condominium Associations. Three (3) major federal issues that will impact Condominium Associations and Homeowner Associations are as follows: 1. Amateur Radio Parity Act of 2015 – H.R. 1301 & S.…

Developers• October 1, 2015

Proposed Amendment to the Michigan Condominium Act: House Bill 4919 (2015): Authorizes Board of Directors to Initiate or Defend Legal Actions on Behalf of and Against Co-Owners Without Restriction

On September 29, 2015, representatives Klint Kesto (primary sponsor), Brandt Iden and Hank Vaupel introduced House Bill 4919

Collections• October 1, 2015

Can a Co-Owner Withhold Assessment Payments if They Are Dissatisfied with Their Condominium Association?

A co-owner that withholds assessments will likely be faced with having to pay late fees, interest, legal fees and/or a lawsuit.

Condo and HOA Assessments• September 4, 2015

The Differences Between an Additional Assessment and a Special Assessment in a Michigan Condominium Association

The main difference between additional assessments and special assessments is often that the co-owners are required to vote to approve special assessments, whereas the board of directors typically can levy an additional assessment without co-owner approval.

Uncategorized• September 1, 2015

Kevin Hirzel Appointed Chairman of Legislative Action Committee

Congratulations to Kevin Hirzel who has been appointed the Chairman of the Legislative Action Committee (LAC) for the Community Association Institute Michigan Chapter (CAI).

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