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Kevin Hirzel

Construction Defects & Developer Turnover• September 5, 2024

Developer Turnover: 8 Things Michigan Condo Associations Must Know when Negotiating with a Developer to Avoid Paying for Construction Defects

Successfully transitioning control of a condominium association from the developer to the co-owners is critical for the long-term success of any Michigan condominium.  When a developer exits a condominium project, it often requests a release of liability from the co-owner controlled board of directors.  An experienced developer has an inherent advantage in negotiating a release with a condominium association, as…
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Condo & HOA Legislation• July 24, 2024

HB 5028 Passes: A Michigan HOAs’ Guide to Solar Panels and Energy-Saving Improvements under the Homeowners’ Energy Policy Act

The Michigan legislature recently enacted the Homeowners’ Energy Policy Act, 2024 PA 68, which imposes new requirements on Michigan homeowners associations with respect to installing solar panels and other energy-saving improvements.  The Homeowners’ Energy Policy Act, MCL 559.301 et. seq. will prevent homeowners associations from completely banning solar panels and other energy-saving devices when it becomes effective on April 1,…
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Board of Directors• May 13, 2024

Plugging into Progress: What HB 5109 means for Electric Vehicle Charging Stations in Michigan Condominiums

As previously discussed in “Electric Vehicle Charging Stations: Keep your Condominium Association Current!” and “Outdated to upgraded: Time to modernize your condominium bylaws?”, there are numerous factors that a condominium association should consider when evaluating a modification request to install an electric vehicle charging station.  Given that electric vehicles are becoming more ubiquitous around the country, states such as California,…
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Board of Directors• March 5, 2024

Federal Court rules that the Corporate Transparency Act is Unconstitutional: What does it mean for Community Associations?

On January 1, 2024, the Federal Crimes Enforcement Network (“FinCEN”) opened its online portal for corporate entities in the United States to begin compliance with the new reporting requirements under the Corporate Transparency Act (“CTA”). As discussed in our previous article, Navigating the CTA:  A Guide for Condos and HOAs to comply with the Corporate Transparency Act, the CTA would…
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Condo & HOA Legislation• November 29, 2023

Navigating the CTA:  A Guide for Condos and HOAs to comply with the Corporate Transparency Act

March 1, 2024 – Federal Court rules that the Corporate Transparency Act is Unconstitutional: What does it mean for Community Associations? Read our updated blog article. The Corporate Transparency Act is a federal law that was enacted in 2021 to stop individuals in foreign countries from illegally moving money into the United States.  The Corporate Transparency Act creates new reporting…
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Financial Issues, Budgets & Reserves• August 1, 2023

What Your Condo Association Needs to Know About the New Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac Lending Guidelines

The Surfside condominium collapse led to significant reform in the condominium lending industry.  In Lender Letter LL-2021-14, Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac implemented temporary lending guidelines in 2021 for condominium purchasers that desired to secure a mortgage as was previously discussed in Prepare your Condo for the new Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac Lending Requirements.  At the request of FHFA,…
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