August 13, 2024
Condominium Association’s Legal Duty to Co-Owners: Key Takeaways from Janini v. London Townhouses Recently, the Michigan Supreme Court decided the case of Janini v London Townhouses Condominium Association, issued July 11, 2024 (Docket No. 164158), concluding that a co-owner of a condominium unit is an invitee under Michigan law if that person enters the common elements of the condominium, and…
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June 11, 2024
Enforcing condominium bylaws is essential for maintaining the harmony and integrity of a community. At Hirzel Law, we understand the complexities involved in this process and offer a straightforward four-step approach to ensure compliance and resolve conflicts effectively. Here’s a detailed guide on how to enforce condominium bylaws, incorporating our expert process: Step 1: Identify and Document the Violation The…
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May 13, 2024
As previously discussed in “Electric Vehicle Charging Stations: Keep your Condominium Association Current!” and “Outdated to upgraded: Time to modernize your condominium bylaws?”, there are numerous factors that a condominium association should consider when evaluating a modification request to install an electric vehicle charging station. Given that electric vehicles are becoming more ubiquitous around the country, states such as California,…
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April 18, 2024
The overwhelming majority of condominium and homeowners associations will, at some point in time, need to enter into a large construction contract for a major repair or replacement. Complex construction contracts are more frequent in condominiums, where associations have a much larger number of items that they are responsible for maintaining. However, even smaller homeowners associations may have to contract…
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April 9, 2024
Introduction Michigan’s Marketable Record Title Act, MCL 565.101, et seq. (the “MRTA”), has been around since 1945, yet many homeowners associations are unaware of the MRTA and its potentially devastating impact on their communities. This article provides a brief background on the MRTA and its 2018 amendment that opened the door to the possible extinguishment of restrictive covenants across the…
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March 5, 2024
On January 1, 2024, the Federal Crimes Enforcement Network (“FinCEN”) opened its online portal for corporate entities in the United States to begin compliance with the new reporting requirements under the Corporate Transparency Act (“CTA”). As discussed in our previous article, Navigating the CTA: A Guide for Condos and HOAs to comply with the Corporate Transparency Act, the CTA would…
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