The Michigan Lawyer’s Weekly published an article on the formation of Hirzel Law, PLC by Kevin Hirzel, Matt Heron, Joe Wloszek, John Calvin, Brandan Hallaq and William Kolobaric. Kevin Hirzel, the managing member of Hirzel Law, PLC, discussed the depth of experience of the attorneys at Hirzel Law, PLC in condominium and homeowners association law. Specifically, Hirzel stated that “[w]e
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Michigan Association of Condominium Associations (MACA) Director Boot Camp (Livonia, MI) Date: 6/18/18 Time: 6:00pm to 8:00pm Location: Livonia Public Library, 32777 5 Mile Road, Livonia, MI 48154 Details: Meet with MACA representatives and professionals, ask questions, and learn the ins-and-outs of operating a Michigan condominium association. Common topics covered in a condominium director boot camp
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The below MACA director boot camp will be rescheduled for later in the Spring when winter finally goes away. We apologize for any inconvenience and will provide an update on a new date. Michigan Association of Condominium Associations (MACA) Director Boot Camp (Livonia, MI) Date: 4/16/18 Time: 6:00pm to 8:00pm Location: Livonia Public Library, 32777 5 Mile
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MCL 559.169 allows for a Michigan condominium association to impose assessments against all co-owners in order to pay for the common expenses that are necessary to operate the condominium. When a co-owner fails to pay assessments, it places a strain on the condominium association’s budget for the year and unfairly results in an increased burden on the remaining co-owners as
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In Deghetto v Beaumont’s Seven Harbors White and Duck Lack Association, issued June 22, 2017 (Docket No. 330972) (Unpublished Opinion), the Michigan Court of Appeals recently ruled that a homeowners’ association could not continue to collect assessments after the restrictive covenant expired. In Deghetto, the plaintiffs were the owners of multiple lots in six separate subdivisions in Highland Township, Michigan
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Federal 6th Circuit Bankruptcy Panel issues favorable ruling for foreclosing on condominium liens.
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Even though the real estate market is gradually improving, condominium and homeowner communities are still faced with instances where a delinquent member abandons their unit/home and stops mortgage payments, but the lender does not foreclose. While condominium associations often believe they are “stuck” in these types of situations as the unit/home owner is uncollectable, and the lender will not foreclose,
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