Category Archives: Board of Directors

Want to learn more about Michigan Condo and HOA Law? Attend one of Kevin Hirzel’s upcoming seminars

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Whether you are a seasoned condominium board member or new condominium board member, Kevin Hirzel’s seminars will have something for you.  The seminars will not only tackle the basics in proper Condominium and HOA operations, but also discuss latest developments in statutory and case law. Michigan Association of Condominium Associations – Western Michigan Fall Conference Date:         9/9/17 Time:        9:15am – 11:30am

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MCL 559.147: How to handle unauthorized co-owner modifications to the common elements

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Michigan condominium associations are often forced to deal with co-owners who are unfamiliar with condominium living, or in some instances, are not even aware that they live in a condominium that is governed by a master deed, bylaws or rules in regulations. As a result, it is not uncommon for a co-owner to unilaterally make modifications to the general common elements

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The Difference Between General and Limited Common Elements in Traditional and Site Condominiums in Michigan

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In Michigan, condominiums consist of either units or common elements. Common elements are further subdivided into two categories: general common elements and limited common elements. Under most Michigan condominium documents, the difference between general common elements and limited common elements is important to determine who is responsible for maintaining, repairing and replacing damage to various areas of the condominium, which

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Security Cameras in Michigan Condominium Projects

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Whether inside a grocery store, at a gas station or even in your neighborhood, security cameras are everywhere in modern society.  As technology evolves and cheaper and better cameras come onto the market each year, Michigan condominiums are experiencing an increase in surveillance and/or security camera usage.  Security cameras raise significant legal questions that impact decisions made by the Board

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Kevin Hirzel Interviewed Regarding Options Short of Litigation to Resolve Condominium Disputes

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In a recent news article by Sherri Kolade at C&G Newspapers titled Condominium Conflicts: Condo Lawyers Discuss Handling Potential Litigation, Compromise, Kevin Hirzel, Esq. outlined options short of litigation to resolve disputes between Associations and Co-owners.  Mr. Hirzel is quoted as saying, “You can either stay or go. Sue, compromise, or get political by campaigning to join a condominium association board.”  The full article

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MCL 559.139: Transferring limited common element parking spaces in Michigan Condominiums

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In densely populated urban areas in Michigan, it is not uncommon for a co-owner to sell another co-owner a parking space at a premium when parking space is limited.  However, condominium associations and co-owners often confuse the process of selling units with the process of selling a limited common element parking space.  In determining the proper procedure for selling a

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HB 4446 allows Michigan Condominium Associations to enforce restrictions and defend lawsuits

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On March 30, 2017, Representative Klint Kesto introduced House Bill 4446, which would modify the Michigan Condominium Act, MCL 559.101, et. seq. House Bill 4446 (2017) would amend MCL 559.160, MCL 559.207 and MCL 559.215 as follows: Sec. 60. (1) Actions on behalf of and against the co-owners shall be brought in the name of the association of co-owners. The association

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