Michael Pereira, Author at The Michigan Community Association Law Blog

About the Author

Michael Pereira is a Senior Attorney at Hirzel Law, PLC, focusing his practice on general counsel matters and governing document amendments for community associations. A magna cum laude graduate of the University of Detroit Mercy School of Law, where he finished second in his class, he has been named to the Best Lawyers “Ones to Watch in America” list for real estate law. Learn more on his full bio at hirzellaw.com.

HOA Bylaws• June 17, 2022

Good Fences Make Good Neighbors: Know Your HOA Bylaws Before Installing a Fence

Property owners that are subject to restrictive covenants may want to install a fence for any number of reasons, such as keeping a dog or children in the yard, keeping pesky rabbits and deer out of the yard, or for aesthetic value. However, HOA bylaws commonly contain restrictions on fences, whether it be prohibiting fences altogether or proscribing the type…

Condominium Document Enforcement• April 20, 2022

Restrictive Covenants and Accessory Buildings: Is It Better to Ask Your HOA for Forgiveness or Permission?

In order to create a Michigan nonprofit corporation, such as a condominium or homeowners association, a developer is required to file the articles of incorporation with the Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs (“LARA”). Similar to other community association governing documents, such as declarations, HOA bylaws, or master deeds, changes in technology and the law, such as the 2015…

Condo & HOA Insurance• February 17, 2022

Rebuilding a Michigan Condominium After a Fire

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