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HOA violates the Fair Housing Act by denying a service animal in the clubhouse

Posted on April 4, 2019 by Kevin Hirzel

In Sanzaro v Ardiente Homeowners Association, et. al., Docket No. 2:11-CV0-1143-RFB-CWH, 2019 WL 1049380 (D Nev, March 5, 2019), a federal court imposed a judgment of $350,000 in compensatory damages, $285,000 in punitive damages and awarded the plaintiffs attorney’s fees and costs against their homeowners association. Based upon the facts of the case, the court determined that the homeowners association

Avoiding Religious Discrimination Claims in Condominiums and HOA’s

Posted on March 5, 2019 by Kevin Hirzel

Overview of Religious Discrimination under the Fair Housing Act The Federal Fair Housing Act (“FHA”), 42 U.S.C. §3601, et. seq. prohibits a condominium association or homeowners’ association from discriminating against a potential purchaser or an owner based upon religious beliefs. 42 U.S.C. §3604 provides in pertinent part: As made applicable by section 3603 of this title and except as exempted

#communityassociationstoo: Community Associations’ Liability for Sexual Harassment Under HUD’s Hostile Environment Rules

Posted on January 16, 2019 by Kayleigh Long

In the summer of 2013, Kayla West began looking for a house to rent in Georgia. She came across a rental home owned by DJ Mortgage, LLC, and contacted Gene Andrews, DJ Mortgage, LLC’s property and leasing manager. Ms. West entered into a lease agreement for the rental property, and between August 2013 and October 2013, Ms. West alleged that

Hirzel Law, PLC featured in Michigan Lawyers Weekly

Posted on June 18, 2018 by Kevin Hirzel

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

Kevin Hirzel to speak on rental issues and emotional support animals at upcoming conference

Posted on March 1, 2018 by Kevin Hirzel

The below Condominium and HOA seminars will not only tackle the basics in proper Condominium and HOA operations, but also discuss latest developments in statutory and case law. All Things Tenants – Evictions, Rental Caps and Strategies for Communicating with Landlord Co-Owners. Date: 3/16/18 Time: 9:30am-3:30pm (Kevin Hirzel will speak from 11:15am-12:00pm) Location: Suburban Collection Showplace, 46100 Grand River, Novi, MI Details:

WXYZ Detroit interviews Kevin Hirzel on emotional support animals and Senate Bill 663

Posted on February 1, 2018 by Kevin Hirzel

WXYZ Detroit (Channel 7) recently interviewed Kevin Hirzel regarding the increase in requests for emotional support animals and how Senate Bill 663 would help to curb requests for fake emotional support animals. The interview discusses how requests for emotional support animals can be made under the Fair Housing Act and the Air Carrier Access Act, as emotional support animals are

Start 2018 off right with one of Kevin Hirzel’s Michigan Condo and HOA Law Seminars

Posted on December 27, 2017 by Kevin Hirzel

The below condominium and HOA seminars will not only tackle the basics in proper Condominium and HOA operations, but also discuss latest developments in statutory and case law. State Bar of Michigan – Real Property Law Section – Condominium Law: Representing Developers, Associations, and Co-Owners Date: 1/18/18 Time: 7:30am-9:30am Location: Townsend Hotel, 100 Townsend St., Birmingham, MI Details:

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