Matthew Heron, Author at The Michigan Community Association Law Blog

About the Author

Matthew Heron is a Member at Hirzel Law, PLC, licensed in both Michigan and Illinois, concentrating his practice in community association law, condominium and real estate law, and zoning and land use. A former federal law clerk, he has argued several published appellate cases and has been recognized by Best Lawyers in America, Leading Lawyers, and Michigan Lawyers Weekly as a “Go To Lawyer” in Real Estate and Condominium Law. Read more on his full bio at hirzellaw.com.

Condo & HOA Insurance• May 27, 2022

How to Avoid Common Insurance Problems in Your Condominium Bylaws

Condominium insurance for units and common elements within the condominium requires the coordination of two different types of insurance. The first type of insurance is the master condominium policy purchased by the condominium association, which is also known as a “CGL” or commercial general liability policy. The second type of insurance is the unit insurance policy purchased by the individual…

Condominium Maintenance• December 23, 2020

Who Pays for Maintaining Shared Easements Between Multiple Condominium Associations?

Residential community developments in Michigan often use the rights of use afforded by recorded easements in order to permit the development of communities with multiple underlying individual residential projects.

HOA Bylaws• December 16, 2020

What Are the Mandatory Provisions in Condominium Bylaws?

If you are unsure about whether your condominium bylaws comply with the Michigan Condominium Act, we would recommend that your condominium association obtain a condominium report card from Hirzel Law, PLC to determine whether your bylaws are missing any required provisions.

Board of Directors• September 18, 2020

VA Condominium Approval for VA Home Loans

The Veterans Benefits Administration of the Department of Veterans Affairs (the “VA”) is a function of the United States government intended to help the country’s veterans and servicemen. One of the benefits provided by the VA is the VA home loan guaranty program. Through VA direct home loans and VA-backed home loans, the VA loan program is intended to make it easier for veterans, servicemen and their survivors to borrow enough money to buy,…

Condo & HOA Insurance• May 11, 2020

Business Interruption and Loss of Use Insurance Claims Resulting From COVID-19

In Michigan, as in most states, the state authority has significantly limited access to public places, stores, restaurants, movie theaters, offices, and other businesses through the issuance of executive orders prohibiting such access..

HOA Bylaws• December 20, 2019

Resolving Satellite Dish Location Disputes: Sastin 2, LLC v Hemingway Association, Inc

Homeowner associations often seek to exercise architectural control over exterior structures within their communities which impact community aesthetics.

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