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.

Community Association Governance & Meetings• October 5, 2020

Michigan Supreme Court Invalidates Governor’s Emergency Powers: What Does it Mean for Community Associations?

Given that a new framework, based upon rules imposed by different state agencies, counties and municipalities, will replace the governor’s executive orders, community associations should contact their attorney to review and update any rules that were based on the governor’s executive orders to ensure that the most current legal requirements are being followed.

Michigan Condo & HOA Case Law• September 1, 2020

Michigan Court Upholds HOA Ban on Short-Term Rentals Under Residential Use Covenants

Homeowner associations that have residential use restrictions should ensure that such restrictions are properly enforced as short-term rentals via online platforms continue to grow in popularity.

Community Association Governance & Meetings• August 21, 2020

MCL 559.154: What is the Difference Between Arbitration and Mediation?

Condominium associations should consider amending their condominium bylaws to provide the board of directors with authority to refer co-owner disputes to mediation.

Construction Defects & Developer Turnover• August 3, 2020

Michigan Condo Board Turnover: When Are Directors Elected After Developer Control?

The Michigan Condominium Act contemplates a gradual transition from developer to nondeveloper co-owner control of the board of directors.

Financial Issues, Budgets & Reserves• July 3, 2020

Does Your Condominium Association Keep Track of Mortgages?

When requesting mortgagee information, a condominium association should also explain that it is legally required to keep information on mortgagees and that a co-owner's failure to provide this information may result in a violation of the condominium bylaws.

Rules & Regulations• May 22, 2020

Coronavirus: What Condos and HOA’s Need to Know About Re-Opening Recreational Facilities

Michiganders living in condominiums and homeowners associations have been subject to some form of a stay-at-home order since March 24, 2020 due to COVID-19. However, Governor Gretchen Whitmer has started reopening portions of Northern Michigan, and it is expected that the restrictions on recreational facilities in community associations throughout Michigan will be relaxed in the near future. However, at the…

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