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Cooperative Law
Co-Op’s (Michigan State Housing Development Authority Act of 1966)
Co-Op’s (The Michigan General Corporation Statute)
The Michigan Nonprofit Corporation Act
HOA Law
Comparison between Michigan Site Condominiums and Platted Subdivisions (Homeowner Associations)
Discharge of Prohibited Restrictive Covenants Act
House Bill 5028 Homeowners’ Energy Policy Act
The Michigan Land Division Act
The Michigan Nonprofit Corporation Act
Uniform Electronic Transactions Act
Summer Resort Law
The Michigan Summer Resort Owners Act
Michigan Summer Resort Owners Corporations – Attorney General Opinion #7230
Michigan Summer Resort and Park Associations Act
Michigan Summer Resort and Assembly Associations Act
Michigan Suburban Homestead, Villa Park, and Summer Resort Associations Act
Michigan Parks, Playgrounds, Drives, and Boulevards Act
Condominium Law
Elevator Safety Board Act
The Michigan Condominium Act
Michigan Condominium Act Rules
Michigan Condominium Buyer’s Handbook
Notice of Available Remedies under the Michigan Condominium Act (LARA)
Michigan Condominium Law FAQ’s (LARA)
The Michigan Nonprofit Corporation Act
Cooperative Law
Co-Op’s (Michigan State Housing Development Authority Act of 1966)
Co-Op’s (The Michigan General Corporation Statute)
The Michigan Nonprofit Corporation Act
HOA Law
Comparison between Michigan Site Condominiums and Platted Subdivisions (Homeowner Associations)
Discharge of Prohibited Restrictive Covenants Act
House Bill 5028 Homeowners’ Energy Policy Act
The Michigan Land Division Act
The Michigan Nonprofit Corporation Act
Uniform Electronic Transactions Act
Summer Resort Law
The Michigan Summer Resort Owners Act
Michigan Summer Resort Owners Corporations – Attorney General Opinion #7230
Michigan Summer Resort and Park Associations Act
Michigan Summer Resort and Assembly Associations Act
Michigan Suburban Homestead, Villa Park, and Summer Resort Associations Act
Michigan Parks, Playgrounds, Drives, and Boulevards Act
Condominium Law
Cooperative Law
HOA Law
Summer Resort Law
Checklists
Developer Turnover: 8 Things Michigan Condo Associations Must Know when Negotiating with a Developer to Avoid Paying for Construction Defects
Board of Directors
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Condominium Maintenance
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Construction
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Developers
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Property Managers
05 September 2024
Kevin Hirzel (177 ARTICLES)
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Understanding the Michigan Reserve Study Bill: Essential Updates for Condominium Associations
Board of Directors
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Condo and HOA Assessments
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Condominium Maintenance
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Reserve Funds
20 August 2024
Rita Khan (12 ARTICLES)
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Condominium Association’s Legal Duty to Co-Owners: Key Takeaways from Janini v. London Townhouses
Board of Directors
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Insurance
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Michigan Condominium Act
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Property Managers
13 August 2024
Chris Jacobson (1 ARTICLES)
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What Your Community Association Needs to Know About Pickleball
Board of Directors
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Condominium Maintenance
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Document Amendments
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Fair Housing Act
01 August 2024
Michael Pereira (15 ARTICLES)
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HB 5028 Passes: A Michigan HOAs’ Guide to Solar Panels and Energy-Saving Improvements under the Homeowners’ Energy Policy Act
Board of Directors
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Condominium Document Enforcement
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Document Amendments
24 July 2024
Kevin Hirzel (177 ARTICLES)
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Should You Discount Assessments for Board Members?
Board of Directors
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Condo and HOA Assessments
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Condo and HOA Cases
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Property Managers
11 July 2024
Rita Khan (12 ARTICLES)
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4 Step Process to Enforcing Condominium Bylaws
Board of Directors
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Condominium Document Enforcement
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Property Managers
11 June 2024
Rita Khan (12 ARTICLES)
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Plugging into Progress: What HB 5109 means for Electric Vehicle Charging Stations in Michigan Condominiums
Board of Directors
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Electric Vehicles
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Property Managers
13 May 2024
Kevin Hirzel (177 ARTICLES)
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Ensuring Financial Stability: When to Initiate the Collection Process for Condominium Associations
Board of Directors
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Collections
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Condo and HOA Assessments
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Document Amendments
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Property Managers
07 May 2024
Sarina Saravi (1 ARTICLES)
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Understanding Landscaping Architectural Requirements for Co-owners
Board of Directors
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Condominium Document Enforcement
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Property Managers
24 April 2024
Rita Khan (12 ARTICLES)
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Important Construction Contract Provisions for Major Repairs in Condominiums & HOAs
Board of Directors
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Condominium Maintenance
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Construction
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Contracts
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Property Managers
18 April 2024
Brandan Hallaq (20 ARTICLES)
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UPDATE: The Deadline to Record a Notice Under the Michigan Marketable Record Title Act Has Been Extended to September 29, 2025: Does Your HOA or Condo Association Need to Record One?
Director and Officer Liability
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Michigan Condominium Act
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Property Managers
09 April 2024
Rita Khan (12 ARTICLES)
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Unlocking Success: Using Legal Representation Over Collection Agencies for Delinquent Condominium Assessments
Board of Directors
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Collections
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Condo and HOA Assessments
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Property Managers
07 March 2024
Rita Khan (12 ARTICLES)
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Federal Court rules that the Corporate Transparency Act is Unconstitutional: What does it mean for Community Associations?
Board of Directors
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Director and Officer Liability
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Property Managers
05 March 2024
Kevin Hirzel (177 ARTICLES)
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Key Rulings for Condominium Associations in Square Lake Hills Association v Russel Garland and Highlander Group MMC, Inc.
Board of Directors
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Condo and HOA Cases
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Condominium Maintenance
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Property Managers
28 February 2024
Livia Khemmoro (1 ARTICLES)
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How to Fix the Roads in your Condo or HOA: Increase Assessments or A Special Assessment District?
Board of Directors
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Condo and HOA Assessments
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Condominium Maintenance
16 February 2024
Brandan Hallaq (20 ARTICLES)
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Court Rules that Restrictive Covenant Banning Sex Offenders is Enforceable
Board of Directors
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Condominium Document Enforcement
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Director and Officer Liability
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HOA Bylaws
08 February 2024
Kevin Hirzel (1 ARTICLES)
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MCL 599.211: Who Is on the Hook for Those Unpaid Assessments?
Collections
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Condo and HOA Assessments
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Condo and HOA Cases
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Michigan Condominium Act
05 February 2024
Hirzel Law (52 ARTICLES)
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The 2018 Amendment to the Michigan Marketable Record Title Act Goes Into Effect on March 29, 2024: Does Your HOA or Condo Association Need to Record a Notice?
Director and Officer Liability
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Michigan Condominium Act
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Property Managers
25 January 2024
Kayleigh Long (20 ARTICLES)
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Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac: A New Era of Transparency for Homeowners
Board of Directors
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Condo Lending
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Condo Loans
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Property Managers
19 December 2023
Rita Khan (12 ARTICLES)
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Deck the Halls, Mind the Rules: Navigating Association Decorations Restrictions with Holiday Cheer
Board of Directors
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Condominium Document Enforcement
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HOA Bylaws
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Property Managers
11 December 2023
Matthew Levine (2 ARTICLES)
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Navigating the CTA: A Guide for Condos and HOAs to comply with the Corporate Transparency Act
Board of Directors
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Director and Officer Liability
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Property Managers
29 November 2023
Kevin Hirzel (177 ARTICLES)
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Can A Michigan Condominium Association Collect Attorney Fees for Bylaw Violations?
Board of Directors
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Document Amendments
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HOA Bylaws
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Michigan Condominium Act
29 November 2023
Matthew Levine (2 ARTICLES)
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What Every Condo or HOA Needs To Know About Emotional Support Animals
Board of Directors
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Director and Officer Liability
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Fair Housing Act
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Michigan Condominium Act
21 November 2023
Kayleigh Long (20 ARTICLES)
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What You Need to Know About Handling Conflicts of Interest on Your Michigan Condo Board
Board of Directors
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Contracts
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Michigan Nonprofit Corporation Act
14 November 2023
Michael Pereira (15 ARTICLES)
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Michigan Condominium Act Amendments: Enhancing Financial Transparency and Security for Condo Associations
Board of Directors
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Michigan Condominium Act
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Reserve Funds
06 November 2023
Rita Khan (12 ARTICLES)
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Condominium Association Funds and Capital Projects: Walsh v Hawthorn Hills Owners of Rochester, Inc.
Board of Directors
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Condominium Document Enforcement
01 November 2023
Matthew Heron (30 ARTICLES)
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Til Death Do Us Part, Or Do We?: Collecting Community Association Assessments from a Deceased Owner in Michigan
Board of Directors
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Collections
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Condo and HOA Assessments
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Document Amendments
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Michigan Condominium Lawyer
05 October 2023
Melissa Francis (1 ARTICLES)
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Should Your Condo Association Allow Ring Doorbell Cameras?
Board of Directors
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Condo and HOA Cases
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Lifestyle
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Restrictive Covenants
12 September 2023
Michael Pereira (15 ARTICLES)
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Guidelines for Preparing Your Association Budget
Board of Directors
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Condo and HOA Assessments
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HOA Bylaws
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Property Managers
23 August 2023
Rita Khan (12 ARTICLES)
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Enhancing Community Safety and Financial Planning: New Reserve Study Standards
Board of Directors
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Condominium Maintenance
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Reserve Funds
01 August 2023
Rita Khan (12 ARTICLES)
0 Comments
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What Your Condo Association Needs to Know About the New Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac Lending Guidelines
Condo Lending
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Condominium Maintenance
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Reserve Funds
01 August 2023
Kevin Hirzel (177 ARTICLES)
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Michigan Court of Appeals Holds that Short-Term Rentals Violate Residential Use Restrictions
Board of Directors
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Condominium Document Enforcement
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Rental Restrictions
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Restrictive Covenants
01 August 2023
Kayleigh Long (20 ARTICLES)
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Is a Michigan Condo or HOA Liable for Criminal Acts of Third-Parties?
Board of Directors
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Director and Officer Liability
24 July 2023
Michael Pereira (15 ARTICLES)
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Can You Pay Directors and Officers of a Michigan Condominium or Homeowners Association?
Board of Directors
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Condominium Document Enforcement
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Director and Officer Liability
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Document Amendments
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HOA Bylaws
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Michigan Condominium Act
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Michigan Condominium Lawyer
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Michigan Nonprofit Corporation Act
19 July 2023
Michael Pereira (15 ARTICLES)
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Plat Gave Easement Over Park, Not Fee Simple Rights to Owners in Subdivision
Michigan Land Division Act
12 July 2023
Brandan Hallaq (20 ARTICLES)
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Proposed Federal Legislation Aims to Broaden FEMA Disaster Assistance for Community Associations
Disasters
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FEMA
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Politics
06 July 2023
Rita Khan (12 ARTICLES)
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The CROWN Act Passes in Michigan: How Does That Impact Your Community Association?
Board of Directors
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Fair Housing Act
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Michigan Condominium Lawyer
29 June 2023
Rita Khan (12 ARTICLES)
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Can a Michigan Condominium or Homeowners Association Ban a Thin Blue Line Flag?
Condo and HOA Cases
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Condominium Document Enforcement
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Lifestyle
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Michigan Nonprofit Corporation Act
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Restrictive Covenants
06 June 2023
Michael Pereira (15 ARTICLES)
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How to Address E-Bike Fire Risks in Community Associations
Electric Vehicles
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HOA Bylaws
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Lifestyle
23 May 2023
Matthew Heron (30 ARTICLES)
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Michigan Court Rules That Deck Installed in Violation of HOA Restrictions Must Be Removed
Board of Directors
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Condo and HOA Cases
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Condominium Document Enforcement
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Construction
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Rules and Regulations
16 May 2023
Michael Pereira (15 ARTICLES)
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Underfunded Reserves? How your Condominium Association Can Qualify for a Community Association Loan
Condo and HOA Assessments
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Condo Lending
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Condo Loans
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Reserve Funds
01 May 2023
Kevin Hirzel (177 ARTICLES)
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Michigan Court Rules Condo Association Did Not Wrongfully Foreclose
Condo and HOA Cases
21 April 2023
Hirzel Law (52 ARTICLES)
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Michigan Court of Appeals Reaffirms that Right to Construct “Need Not Be Built” Units Can Be Lost Under MCL 559.167
Condo and HOA Cases
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Developers
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Michigan Condominium Act
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Michigan Condominium Lawyer
13 April 2023
Kayleigh Long (20 ARTICLES)
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Should your Condo or HOA use ChatGPT to reduce legal expenses?
Board of Directors
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Collections
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Condo and HOA Cases
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Document Amendments
04 April 2023
Kevin Hirzel (177 ARTICLES)
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Public Act 6 of 2023: Codifying the Prohibition of Discrimination Based on Sexual Orientation and/or Gender Identity or Expression
Fair Housing Act
27 March 2023
Matthew Heron (30 ARTICLES)
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Federal Court Permits Fair Housing Claim to Keep Six Emotional Support Chickens to Proceed to Trial
Animals
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Condo and HOA Cases
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Fair Housing Act
17 March 2023
Kevin Hirzel (177 ARTICLES)
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Everything You Need to Know About Solar Leases
Board of Directors
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Deed Restrictions
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Michigan Condominium Act
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Michigan Condominium Lawyer
01 March 2023
Brandan Hallaq (20 ARTICLES)
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New Michigan Law Makes It Easier for Homeowners Associations to Remove Racially Restrictive Covenants
Condo and HOA Cases
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Restrictive Covenants
06 February 2023
Michael Pereira (15 ARTICLES)
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Recent Amendments to The Michigan Marketable Record Title Act and How to Avoid the Extinguishment of Restrictive Covenants
Condo and HOA Cases
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Rules and Regulations
30 January 2023
Kayleigh Long (20 ARTICLES)
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Are Motorhomes Considered Trailers in HOAs?
Condo and HOA Cases
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Condominium Document Enforcement
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HOA Bylaws
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Rules and Regulations
17 January 2023
Michael Pereira (15 ARTICLES)
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Court Rules HOA’s Restrictive Covenants Prohibit Short-Term Rentals Even Though Leasing Was Allowed
Condo and HOA Cases
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Condominium Document Enforcement
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Rental Restrictions
04 January 2023
Kevin Hirzel (177 ARTICLES)
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Court Rules Co-Owner Violated Condo Bylaws by Failing to Remove Holiday Decorations
Condo and HOA Cases
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Condominium Document Enforcement
20 December 2022
Michael Pereira (15 ARTICLES)
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Does Your Condo or HOA Need Crime Insurance?
Condo and HOA Cases
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Insurance
01 December 2022
Kevin Hirzel (177 ARTICLES)
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What Is a HOPA Community? How Can 55+ Condo Associations Avoid Violating The Fair Housing Act?
Fair Housing Act
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Rules and Regulations
01 November 2022
Kayleigh Long (20 ARTICLES)
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How to Interpret Ambiguous HOA Restrictive Covenants
Condo and HOA Cases
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Restrictive Covenants
20 October 2022
Michael Pereira (15 ARTICLES)
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Michigan Court Rules Amendment of Restrictive Covenants is Based on Plain Language and Not Reasonableness
Deed Restrictions
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Developers
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Michigan Land Division Act
10 October 2022
Brandan Hallaq (20 ARTICLES)
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Smoke Free Condos: How to Ban Smoking Within Your Condominium
Condo and HOA Cases
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Marijuana / Smoking
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Michigan Condominium Act
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Rules and Regulations
03 October 2022
Matthew Heron (30 ARTICLES)
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Can Michigan Condominium Associations Ban Pets?
Animals
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Condo and HOA Cases
16 September 2022
Kevin Hirzel (177 ARTICLES)
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Condominium Documents That Require Co-Owners to Use a Developer’s Rental Management in Condo Hotel May Violate The Sherman Antitrust Act
Condo and HOA Cases
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HOA Bylaws
02 September 2022
Kevin Hirzel (177 ARTICLES)
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Can a Voluntary Homeowners Association Enforce Restrictive Covenants?
Condo and HOA Cases
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Condominium Document Enforcement
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Deed Restrictions
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Restrictive Covenants
17 August 2022
Michael Pereira (15 ARTICLES)
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Discrimination Based on Familial Status: What Your HOA Needs to Know About Kids and Common Areas
Condo and HOA Cases
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Fair Housing Act
01 August 2022
Kayleigh Long (20 ARTICLES)
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Are Your HOA’s Architectural Control Restrictions Specific Enough?
Condo and HOA Cases
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HOA Bylaws
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Michigan Nonprofit Corporation Act
19 July 2022
Kevin Hirzel (177 ARTICLES)
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Fair Housing Act: Personal Grill in Condo Was Not a Reasonable Accommodation
Condo and HOA Cases
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Fair Housing Act
01 July 2022
Kevin Hirzel (177 ARTICLES)
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Good Fences Make Good Neighbors: Know Your HOA Bylaws Before Installing a Fence
Condo and HOA Cases
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HOA Bylaws
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Rules and Regulations
17 June 2022
Michael Pereira (15 ARTICLES)
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Home Built in Violation of Restrictive Covenants Must Be Partially Demolished
Condo and HOA Cases
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Restrictive Covenants
06 June 2022
Kevin Hirzel (177 ARTICLES)
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How to Avoid Common Insurance Problems in Your Condominium Bylaws
Condo Loans
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Insurance
27 May 2022
Matthew Heron (30 ARTICLES)
0 Comments
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Everything You Need to Know About the 2022 Amendments to the Michigan Summer Resort and Park Associations Act
Summer Resorts
03 May 2022
Kayleigh Long (20 ARTICLES)
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Restrictive Covenants and Accessory Buildings: Is It Better to Ask Your HOA for Forgiveness or Permission?
Condo and HOA Cases
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Condominium Document Enforcement
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Restrictive Covenants
20 April 2022
Michael Pereira (15 ARTICLES)
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Does Your Condominium Association or HOA Need to Update its Articles of Incorporation?
Document Amendments
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Elections and Voting
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Michigan Nonprofit Corporation Act
05 April 2022
Kevin Hirzel (177 ARTICLES)
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What You Need to Know About Lien Priority Under the Michigan Condominium Act
Collections
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Taxes
18 March 2022
Chantelle Neumann (2 ARTICLES)
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Understanding the Difference between a Designated Voter Representative Form (DVR) and a Proxy in Michigan Condominium Association Elections
Elections and Voting
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Property Managers
16 March 2022
Kevin Hirzel (177 ARTICLES)
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New Construction Condos: What is the Implied Warranty of Habitability?
Condo and HOA Cases
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Developers
01 March 2022
Kevin Hirzel (177 ARTICLES)
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Rebuilding a Michigan Condominium After a Fire
Condo and HOA Cases
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Construction
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Insurance
17 February 2022
Michael Pereira (15 ARTICLES)
0 Comments
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How to Resolve Conflicting Requests for Reasonable Accommodations Under the Federal Fair Housing Act
Animals
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Fair Housing Act
01 February 2022
Kayleigh Long (20 ARTICLES)
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Homeowners Association May Be Liable to Adjoining Lot Owners for Failing to Maintain Seawall and Water Channel
Condo and HOA Cases
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Condominium Maintenance
17 January 2022
Hirzel Law (52 ARTICLES)
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Prepare your Condo for the New Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac Lending Requirements
Condominium Maintenance
06 January 2022
Kevin Hirzel (177 ARTICLES)
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Michigan Court Rules Condo Association Has Authority To Waive Assessments in a Settlement Agreement
Collections
09 December 2021
Hirzel Law (52 ARTICLES)
0 Comments
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Is a Condo Association Liable For Co-Owner Dog Bites?
Animals
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Insurance
02 December 2021
Hirzel Law (52 ARTICLES)
0 Comments
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Six Tips for Avoiding Disputes with Your Master Homeowners Association
Condo and HOA Cases
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Condominium Maintenance
18 November 2021
Kayleigh Long (20 ARTICLES)
0 Comments
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Splitting Real Estate Under The Michigan Land Division Act
Michigan Land Division Act
18 November 2021
Brandan Hallaq (20 ARTICLES)
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Michigan Court of Appeals Affirms That Short-Term Rentals Violate HOA Residential Use Restrictions
Condominium Document Enforcement
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Rental Restrictions
01 November 2021
Kevin Hirzel (177 ARTICLES)
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How To Collect Carrying Charges for a Michigan Housing Cooperative
Collections
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Cooperatives
15 October 2021
Chantelle Neumann (2 ARTICLES)
0 Comments
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What to Do When Your Condo or HOA has Been Automatically Dissolved
Elections and Voting
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Michigan Nonprofit Corporation Act
06 October 2021
Kevin Hirzel (177 ARTICLES)
0 Comments
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Michigan Court Rules That Mortgage Foreclosure Statute Applies to Foreclosure of Condominium Liens
Collections
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Michigan Condominium Act
15 September 2021
Hirzel Law (52 ARTICLES)
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The Importance of Percentage of Value in a Michigan Condominium
Elections and Voting
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Michigan Condominium Act
08 September 2021
Kevin Hirzel (177 ARTICLES)
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Michigan Supreme Court Holds That HOA Can Revoke Dock Approvals
Condo and HOA Cases
12 August 2021
Kevin Hirzel (177 ARTICLES)
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Condo Association Collections: Garnishees May Be Liable for Incorrect Payment
Collections
03 August 2021
Hirzel Law (52 ARTICLES)
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The Surfside Condo Collapse: Lessons Learned from a Condo Association Tragedy
Condominium Maintenance
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Construction
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Reserve Funds
21 July 2021
Kevin Hirzel (177 ARTICLES)
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9 Best Practices Michigan Community Associations Have Learned from the COVID-19 Pandemic
COVID-19
16 June 2021
Kayleigh Long (20 ARTICLES)
0 Comments
2
Did Your Condo Developer Pay Its Proportionate Share of Expenses?
Collections
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Developers
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Successor Developers
14 June 2021
Kevin Hirzel (177 ARTICLES)
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Court Rules Condo Developer Improperly Charged Fees for Recreational Facilities
Developers
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Michigan Condominium Act
06 May 2021
Kevin Hirzel (177 ARTICLES)
0 Comments
0
What Are the Requirements to File a Lien Under the Michigan Condominium Act?
Collections
20 April 2021
Hirzel Law (52 ARTICLES)
0 Comments
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Court Rules Condo Association is Entitled to Attorney’s Fees for Bylaw Violations
Condo and HOA Cases
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Condominium Document Enforcement
07 April 2021
Kevin Hirzel (177 ARTICLES)
0 Comments
0
Do Short-Term Rentals Constitute a Nuisance in Michigan?
Condo and HOA Cases
04 March 2021
Kevin Hirzel (177 ARTICLES)
0 Comments
1
HUD to Investigate Housing Discrimination Based on Gender Identity and Sexual Orientation
Fair Housing Act
19 February 2021
Kayleigh Long (20 ARTICLES)
0 Comments
1
Neighbor Disputes within Homeowners Associations: When Should the HOA Intervene?
Condominium Document Enforcement
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Fair Housing Act
01 February 2021
Kevin Hirzel (177 ARTICLES)
0 Comments
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HB 5611: Michigan Extends Deadline to Preserve Covenants Under the Marketable Record Title Act
Deed Restrictions
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Restrictive Covenants
02 January 2021
Kevin Hirzel (177 ARTICLES)
0 Comments
2
Who Pays for Maintaining Shared Easements Between Multiple Condominium Associations?
Condo and HOA Cases
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Condominium Maintenance
23 December 2020
Matthew Heron (30 ARTICLES)
0 Comments
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What Are the Mandatory Provisions in Condominium Bylaws?
HOA Bylaws
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Michigan Condominium Act
16 December 2020
Matthew Heron (30 ARTICLES)
0 Comments
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Court Holds Early Termination of Manager Causes Condo Association to Breach Property Management Contract
Condo and HOA Cases
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Contracts
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Property Managers
14 December 2020
Kayleigh Long (20 ARTICLES)
0 Comments
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Boundary Line Disputes and Automatic Easements Under the Michigan Condominium Act
Condo and HOA Cases
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Michigan Condominium Act
04 December 2020
Brandan Hallaq (20 ARTICLES)
0 Comments
0
Condo Board Members Protected by Qualified Privilege in Co-Owner’s Defamation Claim
Board of Directors
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Condo and HOA Cases
01 December 2020
Kevin Hirzel (177 ARTICLES)
0 Comments
0
Hirzel Law Wins Summary Disposition! Court Holds that Dog Who Bit Neighboring Co-Owner is a Dangerous Animal and Must be Removed from the Condominium Premises
Animals
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Michigan Condominium Lawyer
17 November 2020
Hirzel Law (52 ARTICLES)
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Michigan Condominium Association Found Not Liable for Violating the Fair Housing Act and PWDCRA in Request for Handrail
Condo and HOA Cases
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Fair Housing Act
02 November 2020
Kevin Hirzel (177 ARTICLES)
0 Comments
0
Michigan Provides Immunity Defense to Community Associations for COVID-19 Lawsuits
COVID-19
23 October 2020
Kevin Hirzel (177 ARTICLES)
0 Comments
0
Dos and Don’ts for Your Community Association’s Social Media Accounts
Technology
20 October 2020
Kayleigh Long (20 ARTICLES)
0 Comments
0
Court of Appeals Rules The Court’s Evidentiary Gatekeeping Role Applies to Evidence Presented to Support a Request for an Emotional Support Animal
Animals
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Fair Housing Act
06 October 2020
Hirzel Law (52 ARTICLES)
0 Comments
0
Michigan Supreme Court Invalidates Governor’s Emergency Powers: What Does it Mean for Community Associations?
Condo and HOA Cases
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COVID-19
05 October 2020
Kevin Hirzel (177 ARTICLES)
0 Comments
0
VA Condominium Approval for VA Home Loans
Condo Lending
18 September 2020
Matthew Heron (30 ARTICLES)
0 Comments
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Executive Order 2020-175: Governor Whitmer Enters New Executive Order on Swimming Pool and Recreational Facility Restrictions
Condominium Maintenance
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COVID-19
08 September 2020
Kevin Hirzel (177 ARTICLES)
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Continuity Planning for Michigan Community Associations
Audits
,
Board of Directors
08 September 2020
Hirzel Law (52 ARTICLES)
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Hirzel Law Wins Zoom Bench Trial! Court Holds That Extensive Short-Term Rentals Violated Residential Use Restrictions
Condo and HOA Cases
,
Rental Restrictions
01 September 2020
Kevin Hirzel (177 ARTICLES)
0 Comments
1
MCL 559.154: What is the Difference Between Arbitration and Mediation?
HOA Bylaws
,
Michigan Condominium Act
21 August 2020
Kevin Hirzel (177 ARTICLES)
0 Comments
0
MCL 559.152: When Do the Co-Owners Elect Directors After Developer Control?
Developers
,
Elections and Voting
,
Michigan Condominium Act
03 August 2020
Kevin Hirzel (177 ARTICLES)
0 Comments
2
Tips for Reviewing Cable Service Provider Agreements
Contracts
16 July 2020
Kayleigh Long (20 ARTICLES)
0 Comments
0
Kevin Hirzel’s Article in the Washington Post: Know Which Coronavirus-Related Risks are Covered by Your Association’s Insurance
Insurance
,
Michigan Condominium Lawyer
10 July 2020
Fallon O'Guinn-Baker (12 ARTICLES)
0 Comments
0
Does Your Condominium Association Keep Track of Mortgages?
Condo Lending
,
Michigan Condominium Act
03 July 2020
Kevin Hirzel (177 ARTICLES)
0 Comments
1
Executive Order 2020-115: Michigan Relaxes Restrictions on Recreational Facilities and Pools
COVID-19
,
Deed Restrictions
06 June 2020
Kevin Hirzel (177 ARTICLES)
0 Comments
0
Executive Order 2020-110: Michigan Ends Short-Term Rental Ban, Reopens Certain Recreational Facilities and Opens Pools
COVID-19
,
Rental Restrictions
02 June 2020
Kevin Hirzel (177 ARTICLES)
0 Comments
1
Michigan Maintains Ban on Short-Term Rentals and Recreational Facilities Until June 12, 2020
COVID-19
,
Rental Restrictions
25 May 2020
Kevin Hirzel (177 ARTICLES)
0 Comments
0
Coronavirus: What Condos and HOA’s Need to Know About Re-Opening Recreational Facilities
Condominium Maintenance
,
COVID-19
22 May 2020
Kevin Hirzel (177 ARTICLES)
0 Comments
1
Michig: Michigan Maintains Ban on Short-Term Rentals and Areas of Public Accommodation
Condominium Document Enforcement
,
Rental Restrictions
18 May 2020
Kevin Hirzel (177 ARTICLES)
0 Comments
0
Kevin Hirzel Wins 2020 CAI Law Seminar Best Manuscript Award
Michigan Condominium Lawyer
15 May 2020
Fallon O'Guinn-Baker (12 ARTICLES)
0 Comments
0
Business Interruption and Loss of Use Insurance Claims Resulting From COVID-19
COVID-19
,
Insurance
11 May 2020
Matthew Heron (30 ARTICLES)
0 Comments
0
Can an Association Limit Your Right to Bear Arms?
Document Amendments
,
HOA Bylaws
24 April 2020
Kevin Hirzel (177 ARTICLES)
0 Comments
0
Executive Order 2020-59: Michigan Extends Ban on Short-Term Rentals to May 15, 2020, but Permits Landscapers to Operate
Condominium Document Enforcement
,
Rental Restrictions
24 April 2020
Kevin Hirzel (177 ARTICLES)
0 Comments
0
Community Association Service Contracts and COVID-19
Condominium Maintenance
,
Contracts
,
COVID-19
23 April 2020
Kayleigh Long (20 ARTICLES)
0 Comments
0
Checking the List Twice: Buying a Condominium Unit in Michigan During the COVID-19 Pandemic
Construction
,
COVID-19
,
Michigan Condominium Act
15 April 2020
Kayleigh Long (20 ARTICLES)
0 Comments
0
Executive Order 2020-42: Michigan Bans Short-Term Rentals Until April 30, 2020
Condominium Document Enforcement
,
Rental Restrictions
10 April 2020
Kevin Hirzel (177 ARTICLES)
0 Comments
0
Has Your Condo Association Adopted Building Access and Use Rules in Response to COVID-19?
COVID-19
,
Rules and Regulations
08 April 2020
Kevin Hirzel (177 ARTICLES)
0 Comments
0
Michigan Step Forward Program Helps Pay Delinquent Condominium Assessments
Collections
,
Condo and HOA Cases
06 April 2020
Kevin Hirzel (177 ARTICLES)
0 Comments
0
Fighting the Financial Impact of Coronavirus (COVID-19): The Small Business Administration’s Paycheck Protection Program and Economic Injury Disaster Loan and Loan Advance
COVID-19
04 April 2020
Matthew Heron (30 ARTICLES)
0 Comments
0
Court Rules Site Condominium Unit was Rebuilt in Accordance with Master Deed
Condo and HOA Cases
,
Condominium Document Enforcement
01 April 2020
Kevin Hirzel (177 ARTICLES)
0 Comments
0
How to Handle Community Association Collections in the Aftermath of COVID-19
Collections
,
COVID-19
27 March 2020
Kevin Hirzel (177 ARTICLES)
0 Comments
0
COVID-19: How Should Condos and HOA’s Handle Meetings?
COVID-19
,
Elections and Voting
,
Technology
13 March 2020
Kevin Hirzel (177 ARTICLES)
0 Comments
0
Should your HOA Install License Plate Cameras?
Technology
09 March 2020
Kevin Hirzel (177 ARTICLES)
0 Comments
0
Common Contract Provisions with Contractors/Vendors in Michigan Condominium Associations and HOAs
Contracts
03 March 2020
Hirzel Law (52 ARTICLES)
0 Comments
0
Kevin Hirzel Receives Oakland County Executive’s Elite 40 Under 40 Award
Michigan Condominium Lawyer
06 February 2020
Fallon O'Guinn-Baker (12 ARTICLES)
0 Comments
0
The Top 3 Things You Must Know About HUD’s New Guidance on Assistance and Emotional Support Animals
Animals
,
Fair Housing Act
03 February 2020
Kevin Hirzel (177 ARTICLES)
0 Comments
1
Michigan Court of Appeals Holds that HOA Cannot Revoke Approvals for Docks
Condo and HOA Cases
01 February 2020
Kevin Hirzel (177 ARTICLES)
0 Comments
0
Legal Update: Slip and Fall on Condominium Premises
Condo and HOA Cases
,
Condominium Maintenance
22 January 2020
Hirzel Law (52 ARTICLES)
0 Comments
0
Does Your Community Association Have a Vaping Problem?
Condominium Document Enforcement
,
Marijuana / Smoking
17 January 2020
Kayleigh Long (20 ARTICLES)
0 Comments
0
Kevin Hirzel Elected to the Community Associations Institute’s Board of Trustees
Michigan Condominium Lawyer
10 January 2020
Fallon O'Guinn-Baker (12 ARTICLES)
0 Comments
0
Announcing the Addition of Michael D. McCulloch, Esq., to the Firm
Michigan Condominium Lawyer
08 January 2020
Fallon O'Guinn-Baker (12 ARTICLES)
0 Comments
0
MCL 559.167: Michigan Court of Appeals rules that Developer lost right to construct units on common element land
Condo and HOA Cases
,
Developers
,
Michigan Condominium Act
02 January 2020
Kevin Hirzel (177 ARTICLES)
0 Comments
0
Hirzel Law, PLC is Proud to Announce our NEW Traverse City Office!
Michigan Condominium Lawyer
27 December 2019
Fallon O'Guinn-Baker (12 ARTICLES)
0 Comments
0
Resolving Satellite Dish Location Disputes: Sastin 2, LLC v Hemingway Association, Inc
Condo and HOA Cases
,
HOA Bylaws
,
Technology
20 December 2019
Matthew Heron (30 ARTICLES)
0 Comments
0
Who is Responsible for Carrying Insurance on a Condominium?
Insurance
,
Michigan Condominium Act
11 December 2019
Brandan Hallaq (20 ARTICLES)
0 Comments
0
HB 5260: Exempting Condominiums from the Marketable Record Title Act
Deed Restrictions
,
Michigan Condominium Act
,
Restrictive Covenants
04 December 2019
Kevin Hirzel (177 ARTICLES)
0 Comments
0
Can You Terminate a Condominium Under the Michigan Condominium Act?
Document Amendments
,
Michigan Condominium Act
04 November 2019
Kevin Hirzel (177 ARTICLES)
0 Comments
0
CBD Oil: Does it Violate the Prohibition on Illegal Activity in Your Condominium Bylaws?
Condominium Document Enforcement
,
Marijuana / Smoking
03 October 2019
Kevin Hirzel (177 ARTICLES)
0 Comments
0
Kevin Hirzel’s Interview with Murray Feldman on the Feldman Report on WWJ AM 950
Michigan Condominium Lawyer
24 September 2019
Fallon O'Guinn-Baker (12 ARTICLES)
0 Comments
0
US District Court Rules that Prior Recorded Condominium Lien takes Priority Over Federal Tax Lien to the Extent of the Amount Stated in the Lien Notice
Collections
,
Condo and HOA Cases
,
Taxes
16 September 2019
Kevin Hirzel (177 ARTICLES)
0 Comments
0
Check out the Premiere of Hirzel Law’s HOA Tip of the Day on WWJ 950 News Radio
Michigan Condominium Lawyer
09 September 2019
Fallon O'Guinn-Baker (12 ARTICLES)
0 Comments
0
HB 4910: Michigan Seeks to Criminalize Fake Emotional Support Animal Requests
Animals
,
Fair Housing Act
06 September 2019
Kevin Hirzel (177 ARTICLES)
0 Comments
1
MCL 559.149: How to Subdivide Condominium Units Under the Michigan Condominium Act
Document Amendments
,
Michigan Condominium Act
02 September 2019
Kevin Hirzel (177 ARTICLES)
0 Comments
0
MCL 559.233: Eminent Domain Issues in Michigan Condominiums
HOA Bylaws
,
Michigan Condominium Act
15 August 2019
Kevin Hirzel (177 ARTICLES)
0 Comments
0
Michigan Court of Appeals Rules that Co-Owner is Responsible for Pre-Existing Bylaw Violations After Purchasing Condominium Unit
Condo and HOA Cases
,
Condominium Document Enforcement
01 August 2019
Kevin Hirzel (177 ARTICLES)
0 Comments
2
HB 4676: New Procedures for Removing Discriminatory Provisions from Covenants and Master Deeds
Document Amendments
,
Fair Housing Act
27 July 2019
Kevin Hirzel (177 ARTICLES)
0 Comments
0
Brace Yourself: Drones Are Coming to a Community Near You
Technology
16 July 2019
Kayleigh Long (20 ARTICLES)
0 Comments
0
Michigan Court of Appeals Rules that the Failure to Hold Annual Meetings Does Not Deprive a Nonprofit Corporation’s Board of Directors of Authority to Act on Behalf of the Corporation
Condo and HOA Cases
,
Elections and Voting
,
Michigan Nonprofit Corporation Act
11 July 2019
Brandan Hallaq (20 ARTICLES)
0 Comments
0
Residential Use v. Non-Residential Use in Michigan Condominiums
Condo and HOA Cases
,
Condominium Document Enforcement
,
Deed Restrictions
02 July 2019
Hirzel Law (52 ARTICLES)
0 Comments
0
2019 CAI Law Seminar Best Manuscript Award Recipient Kevin Hirzel
Michigan Condominium Lawyer
28 June 2019
Fallon O'Guinn-Baker (12 ARTICLES)
0 Comments
0
WXYZ Detroit Interviews Kevin Hirzel on the Debate over HOA’s
Michigan Condominium Lawyer
19 June 2019
Fallon O'Guinn-Baker (12 ARTICLES)
0 Comments
0
Michigan Court Rules that Homeowners Association Did Not Violate Fair Housing Act in Refusing Fence for Emotional Support and Service Dogs
Animals
,
Fair Housing Act
12 June 2019
Kevin Hirzel (177 ARTICLES)
0 Comments
0
Vacating a Road or Alley under the Land Division Act
Michigan Land Division Act
19 May 2019
Brandan Hallaq (20 ARTICLES)
0 Comments
0
MCL 559.148: How to Relocate Unit Boundaries Under the Michigan Condominium Act
Document Amendments
,
Michigan Condominium Act
06 May 2019
Kevin Hirzel (177 ARTICLES)
0 Comments
0
Court Rules that the Michigan Condominium Act Permits Bylaws to Allow for an Association to Recover Attorney’s Fees for Defending a Lawsuit
Condo and HOA Cases
,
Condominium Document Enforcement
,
Michigan Condominium Act
16 April 2019
Kevin Hirzel (177 ARTICLES)
0 Comments
0
HOA Violates the Fair Housing Act by Denying a Service Animal in the Clubhouse
Animals
,
Fair Housing Act
04 April 2019
Kevin Hirzel (177 ARTICLES)
0 Comments
0
Kevin Hirzel Named as a 2019 Leading Lawyer in Michigan by Leading Lawyers Magazine
Michigan Condominium Lawyer
14 March 2019
Fallon O'Guinn-Baker (12 ARTICLES)
0 Comments
0
Avoiding Religious Discrimination Claims in Condominiums and HOA’s
Fair Housing Act
,
Religion
05 March 2019
Kevin Hirzel (177 ARTICLES)
0 Comments
0
Congratulations to Kevin Hirzel and Matthew Heron on Being Appointed to CAI National Committees
Michigan Condominium Lawyer
28 February 2019
Fallon O'Guinn-Baker (12 ARTICLES)
0 Comments
0
MCL 559.205 and Michigan Admin R 559.511: Is Your Reserve Fund Underfunded?
Condo and HOA Assessments
,
Michigan Condominium Act
,
Reserve Funds
15 February 2019
Kevin Hirzel (177 ARTICLES)
0 Comments
1
Michigan Court Upholds Condo Association Fines for Unauthorized Wind Turbine and Generator
Condo and HOA Cases
,
Condominium Document Enforcement
04 February 2019
Kevin Hirzel (177 ARTICLES)
0 Comments
0
Amending Deed Restrictions: Giving Meaning to Successive Terms Without Ignoring Declarant Intent
Deed Restrictions
21 January 2019
Matthew Heron (30 ARTICLES)
0 Comments
0
#communityassociationstoo: Community Associations Liability for Sexual Harassment Under HUD Hostile Environment Rules
Fair Housing Act
16 January 2019
Kayleigh Long (20 ARTICLES)
0 Comments
0
Amendment to the Marketable Record Title Act puts Michigan Restrictive Covenants at Risk
Deed Restrictions
,
Restrictive Covenants
04 January 2019
Kevin Hirzel (177 ARTICLES)
0 Comments
0
Kevin Hirzel Speaks with Detroit News about GM Potential Sale of the Millender Center in Downtown Detroit
Michigan Condominium Lawyer
14 December 2018
Hirzel Law (52 ARTICLES)
0 Comments
0
Recreational Marijuana: How Will it Impact Michigan Condominium Associations?
Condominium Document Enforcement
,
Document Amendments
,
Marijuana / Smoking
06 December 2018
Kevin Hirzel (177 ARTICLES)
0 Comments
1
Michigan Court of Appeals Rules in Favor of Township in Zoning Ordinance Dispute Over Short-Term Rentals
Rental Restrictions
07 November 2018
Brandan Hallaq (20 ARTICLES)
0 Comments
1
MCL 559.234 and Mich Admin R 559.111: Know the Rules Related to Shared Recreational Facilities in Condominiums
Michigan Condominium Act
29 October 2018
Kevin Hirzel (177 ARTICLES)
0 Comments
0
Is Your Association Protected Against Theft, Embezzlement, and Fraud?
Audits
,
Board of Directors
24 September 2018
Hirzel Law (52 ARTICLES)
0 Comments
0
HB 6304: HOA’s Could Not Ban or Require Approval for Solar Panels, Clothes Lines, or Wind Turbines
Technology
10 September 2018
Kevin Hirzel (177 ARTICLES)
0 Comments
0
How to Avoid Construction Liens in Michigan Condominium Projects
Construction
20 August 2018
Kevin Hirzel (177 ARTICLES)
0 Comments
1
MI Court Rules that MCL 559.208 Does Not Protect a Condominium Association’s Lien Priority after Taking a Deed in Lieu of Foreclosure
Collections
,
Condo and HOA Cases
01 August 2018
Kevin Hirzel (177 ARTICLES)
0 Comments
0
Hirzel Law on Fox 2 News Involving Controversial Westland Boundary Dispute
Michigan Condominium Lawyer
19 July 2018
Kevin Hirzel (177 ARTICLES)
0 Comments
0
Can a Michigan Condominium Ban Solar Panels?
HOA Bylaws
,
Technology
10 July 2018
Kevin Hirzel (177 ARTICLES)
0 Comments
0
Hirzel Law, PLC Featured in Michigan Lawyers Weekly
Michigan Condominium Lawyer
18 June 2018
Kevin Hirzel (177 ARTICLES)
0 Comments
0
Wi-Fi Issues in Your Condominium Association or HOA
Document Amendments
,
Technology
13 June 2018
Kevin Hirzel (177 ARTICLES)
0 Comments
0
Mailboxes in Michigan Condominiums and HOAs
Condo and HOA Cases
,
Condominium Maintenance
28 March 2018
Hirzel Law (52 ARTICLES)
0 Comments
0
SB 914: Proposed Amendment to the Michigan Condominium Act
Michigan Condominium Act
26 March 2018
Kevin Hirzel (177 ARTICLES)
0 Comments
0
Michigan Court Rules that Association is Not Required to Maintain Road to Township Standards
Condo and HOA Cases
,
Condominium Maintenance
19 March 2018
Kevin Hirzel (177 ARTICLES)
0 Comments
0
Kevin Hirzel to Speak on Rental Issues and Emotional Support Animals at Upcoming Conference
Michigan Condominium Lawyer
01 March 2018
Kevin Hirzel (177 ARTICLES)
0 Comments
0
HB 5440: Michigan HOA’s Could Not Prohibit the Display of the American or State Flag
Michigan Condominium Act
21 February 2018
Kevin Hirzel (177 ARTICLES)
0 Comments
0
WXYZ Detroit Interviews Kevin Hirzel on Emotional Support Animals and Senate Bill 663
Animals
,
Fair Housing Act
,
Michigan Condominium Lawyer
01 February 2018
Kevin Hirzel (177 ARTICLES)
0 Comments
0
Michigan Court of Appeals Dismisses Condominium Bylaw Enforcement Case After Lawsuit Approval Deemed Improper
Condo and HOA Cases
,
Condominium Document Enforcement
12 January 2018
Kevin Hirzel (177 ARTICLES)
0 Comments
0
Enforcing Speed Limits in Michigan Condominium and Homeowners Associations
Condominium Document Enforcement
,
HOA Bylaws
10 January 2018
Brandan Hallaq (20 ARTICLES)
0 Comments
0
Kevin Hirzel Named as a 2018 Leading Lawyer in Michigan by Leading Lawyers Magazine
Michigan Condominium Lawyer
02 January 2018
Kevin Hirzel (177 ARTICLES)
0 Comments
0
Start 2018 Off Right with One of Kevin Hirzel’s Michigan Condo and HOA Law Seminars
Michigan Condominium Lawyer
27 December 2017
Kevin Hirzel (177 ARTICLES)
0 Comments
0
Court Rules that Tax Foreclosure Does Not Extinguish Obligations in the Master Deed and that “Need Not Be Built” Units Ceased to Exist
Condo and HOA Cases
,
Michigan Condominium Act
,
Taxes
18 December 2017
Kevin Hirzel (177 ARTICLES)
0 Comments
0
Case Law Update: Nottingham Village Condo Ass’n v. Pensom: Litigation Evaluation Meetings
Board of Directors
,
Condo and HOA Cases
,
Elections and Voting
15 December 2017
Hirzel Law (52 ARTICLES)
0 Comments
0
Should Your Community Association Have a Holiday Party?
Board of Directors
,
Condo and HOA Assessments
14 December 2017
Brandan Hallaq (20 ARTICLES)
0 Comments
0
Michigan Senate Bill 663: Michigan Cracks Down on Fake Emotional Support Animals
Animals
,
Fair Housing Act
11 December 2017
Kevin Hirzel (177 ARTICLES)
0 Comments
0
Court Rules in Favor of Condo Association Related to Amendment of Bylaws, Compliance with Parliamentary Procedure, and Director Compensation Related to Website
Board of Directors
,
Condo and HOA Cases
,
Document Amendments
07 December 2017
Kevin Hirzel (177 ARTICLES)
0 Comments
1
Michigan Court of Appeals Affirms Short-Term Rental Ban in Restrictive Covenant
Condominium Document Enforcement
,
Rental Restrictions
04 December 2017
Kevin Hirzel (177 ARTICLES)
0 Comments
0
Kevin M. Hirzel, Esq. Admitted to College of Community Association Lawyers “CCAL”
Michigan Condominium Lawyer
22 November 2017
Hirzel Law (52 ARTICLES)
0 Comments
0
Michigan COA Rules that Condo Association’s Insurance Policy May Cover Water Damage Resulting from Construction Defects
Condo and HOA Cases
,
Insurance
20 November 2017
Kevin Hirzel (177 ARTICLES)
0 Comments
0
Michigan Court of Appeals Rules that Modular Home Violates Restrictive Covenants
Condo and HOA Cases
,
Condominium Document Enforcement
,
Restrictive Covenants
01 November 2017
Kevin Hirzel (177 ARTICLES)
0 Comments
8
Want to Learn More About Michigan Condo and HOA Law? Attend One of Kevin Hirzel’s Upcoming Seminars
Michigan Condominium Lawyer
27 October 2017
Kevin Hirzel (177 ARTICLES)
0 Comments
0
MCL 450.835a: Electronic Signatures Can Now be Used to Amend Restrictive Covenants
Document Amendments
,
Technology
17 October 2017
Kevin Hirzel (177 ARTICLES)
0 Comments
0
Condominium and HOA Update: Upcoming Changes to LARA Corporate Filing Submissions Starting October 30, 2017
Board of Directors
,
Michigan Nonprofit Corporation Act
13 October 2017
Hirzel Law (52 ARTICLES)
0 Comments
0
WXYZ Detroit Interviews Kevin Hirzel on Short-Term Rental Laws and AirBnB in Michigan
Michigan Condominium Lawyer
,
Rental Restrictions
06 October 2017
Kevin Hirzel (177 ARTICLES)
0 Comments
0
WXYZ Interviews Kevin Hirzel on Enforcing HOA Restrictions
Michigan Condominium Lawyer
28 September 2017
Kevin Hirzel (177 ARTICLES)
0 Comments
0
Michigan Court of Appeals Rules in Favor of HOA on Short-Term Rental Ban
Rental Restrictions
,
Restrictive Covenants
21 September 2017
Kevin Hirzel (177 ARTICLES)
0 Comments
0
What is the Bank’s Obligation to Pay Assessments Under the Michigan Condominium Act After a Foreclosure?
Collections
,
Condo and HOA Assessments
,
Michigan Condominium Act
18 September 2017
Kevin Hirzel (177 ARTICLES)
0 Comments
0
Meet Your Legislators’ Day for Condos and HOA’s – 10/4/17
Michigan Condominium Lawyer
17 September 2017
Kevin Hirzel (177 ARTICLES)
0 Comments
0
WXYZ Interviews Kevin Hirzel on Confederate Flags in HOA’s
Michigan Condominium Lawyer
28 August 2017
Kevin Hirzel (177 ARTICLES)
0 Comments
0
Prohibiting and Handling “Dangerous Animals” in an Association
Animals
28 August 2017
Hirzel Law (52 ARTICLES)
0 Comments
0
Want to Learn More About Michigan Condo and HOA Law? Attend One of Kevin Hirzel’s Upcoming Seminars
Michigan Condominium Lawyer
10 August 2017
Kevin Hirzel (177 ARTICLES)
0 Comments
0
MCL 559.147: How to Handle Unauthorized Co-Owner Modifications to the Common Elements
Condominium Document Enforcement
,
Michigan Condominium Act
02 August 2017
Kevin Hirzel (177 ARTICLES)
0 Comments
0
Kevin Hirzel Appointed as Co-Chair of the Condominium, PUD and Co-Op Committee for the State Bar of Michigan’s Real Property Law Section
Michigan Condominium Lawyer
13 July 2017
Hirzel Law (52 ARTICLES)
0 Comments
0
HB 4503 and SB 329: Recent Skirmishes Regarding Short-Term Rentals and Their Effect on Community Associations
Rental Restrictions
13 July 2017
Matthew Heron (30 ARTICLES)
0 Comments
0
The Difference Between General and Limited Common Elements in Traditional and Site Condominiums in Michigan
Michigan Condominium Act
27 June 2017
Brandan Hallaq (20 ARTICLES)
0 Comments
1
Court Rules that Michigan HOA Cannot Collect Assessments After Restrictive Covenant Expires
Collections
,
Condo and HOA Cases
26 June 2017
Kevin Hirzel (177 ARTICLES)
0 Comments
0
Security Cameras in Michigan Condominium Projects
Document Amendments
,
Technology
26 June 2017
Hirzel Law (52 ARTICLES)
0 Comments
0
Kevin Hirzel Interviewed Regarding Options Short of Litigation to Resolve Condominium Disputes
Michigan Condominium Lawyer
08 June 2017
Hirzel Law (52 ARTICLES)
0 Comments
0
Electric Vehicle Charging Stations: Keep Your Condominium Association Current!
Document Amendments
,
Technology
05 June 2017
Kevin Hirzel (177 ARTICLES)
0 Comments
3
Kevin Hirzel interviewed on the HOA News Forum Podcast on May 30, 2017
Michigan Condominium Lawyer
30 May 2017
Kevin Hirzel (177 ARTICLES)
0 Comments
0
Brandan Hallaq Obtains Summary Disposition in Favor of Condominium Association
Michigan Condominium Lawyer
15 May 2017
Hirzel Law (52 ARTICLES)
0 Comments
0
PREEMPTION! The FCC’s Adoption of the OTARD Rules and Their Application to Condominium and Homeowners Associations
HOA Bylaws
,
Technology
10 May 2017
Matthew Heron (30 ARTICLES)
0 Comments
0
MCL 559.139: Transferring Limited Common Element Parking Spaces in Michigan Condominiums
Document Amendments
,
Michigan Condominium Act
05 May 2017
Kevin Hirzel (177 ARTICLES)
0 Comments
0
What is a Disclosure Statement and What is Required?
Developers
,
Michigan Condominium Act
,
Successor Developers
20 April 2017
Brandan Hallaq (20 ARTICLES)
0 Comments
0
Legal Update: Slip and Falls on the Condominium Premises and the Open and Obvious Doctrine
Condo and HOA Cases
,
Condominium Maintenance
18 April 2017
Hirzel Law (52 ARTICLES)
0 Comments
0
HB 4446 Allows Michigan Condominium Associations to Enforce Restrictions and Defend Lawsuits
Board of Directors
31 March 2017
Kevin Hirzel (177 ARTICLES)
0 Comments
0
Paris Meadows, LLC v City of Kentwood: Objecting to the Taxation of Common Elements
Condo and HOA Cases
,
Taxes
29 March 2017
Matthew Heron (30 ARTICLES)
0 Comments
4
Kevin Hirzel and Joe Wloszek Named Rising Stars by Super Lawyers
Michigan Condominium Lawyer
29 March 2017
Brandan Hallaq (20 ARTICLES)
0 Comments
0
Autonomous Vehicles: Coming to a Condominium or HOA Near You!
Document Amendments
,
HOA Bylaws
,
Technology
22 March 2017
Kevin Hirzel (177 ARTICLES)
0 Comments
0
Condominium Association’s Right to an Easement
Condo and HOA Cases
17 March 2017
Brandan Hallaq (20 ARTICLES)
0 Comments
0
Kevin Hirzel to Present on Legislation Impacting Condo Associations at Michigan CAI Annual Conference on March 10, 2017
Michigan Condominium Lawyer
09 March 2017
Kevin Hirzel (177 ARTICLES)
0 Comments
0
What Happens When Condominium Documents Conflict?
HOA Bylaws
08 March 2017
Hirzel Law (52 ARTICLES)
0 Comments
0
Michigan Court Validates Foreclosure Sale Under the Doctrine of Substantial Compliance
Collections
22 February 2017
Kevin Hirzel (177 ARTICLES)
0 Comments
0
IRS Revenue Ruling 70-604 and MCL 450.2541(2)(b): The Value of Expert Advice
Director and Officer Liability
,
Taxes
16 February 2017
Matthew Heron (30 ARTICLES)
0 Comments
0
Michigan Court Rules in Favor of Condominium Association in Interpreting Newly Amended MCL 559.167 (SB 610)
Condo and HOA Cases
,
Developers
,
Michigan Condominium Act
13 February 2017
Kevin Hirzel (177 ARTICLES)
0 Comments
0
MCL 559.184: When Can a Purchaser Withdraw From an Agreement to Purchase a New Condominium?
Condo and HOA Cases
,
Developers
,
Michigan Condominium Act
08 February 2017
Kevin Hirzel (177 ARTICLES)
0 Comments
0
Why Every Condominium and Homeowners Association Should Trademark its Name and Logo
Condo and HOA Cases
,
Developers
06 February 2017
Brandan Hallaq (20 ARTICLES)
0 Comments
0
Congratulations to Kevin Hirzel: Appointment to CAI National Government & Public Affairs Committee
Michigan Condominium Lawyer
31 January 2017
Hirzel Law (52 ARTICLES)
0 Comments
0
How to Revive a Defunct Michigan Homeowners Association
Board of Directors
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04 January 2017
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22 December 2016
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Michigan Court Rules that MCL 559.132 Does Not Allow for a Condominium to be Expanded to Add Units After 6 Years.
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Michigan Court of Appeals Rules that Deed Restrictions Recorded Outside of the Chain of Title are Unenforceable
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05 December 2016
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29 November 2016
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23 November 2016
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17 November 2016
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Kevin Hirzel Collects $200,000 in Unpaid Condominium Assessments
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20 October 2016
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19 October 2016
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The Michigan Condominium Act: Time for a Change
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11 October 2016
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Browning-Ferris Industries of California (#32-RC-109684): Fundamentally Altering the Employee / Employer Relationship Between Community Associations and Their Management Companies and Independent Contractors
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19 September 2016
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09 September 2016
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02 September 2016
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30 August 2016
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22 August 2016
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18 August 2016
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Section 47a of the Michigan Condominium Act: Modifications and Improvements to Protect Persons with Disabilities
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03 August 2016
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What Community Associations Should Know About the Fair Housing Act and Its Impact on Pool Rules and Regulations
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28 July 2016
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MI Court of Appeals Rules that Treasurer Cannot Foreclose on Common Elements
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21 July 2016
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Pokémon Go: What Does Your Condo or HOA Need to Know?
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19 July 2016
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Quick Update: FHA Condominium Approval Legislation Unanimously Approved by U.S. Senate
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19 July 2016
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Architectural Control: Sculptures, Statues, Lawn Ornaments, Birdbaths, and Other Items on the Common Elements or Lots
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13 July 2016
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Senate Bill 610 Passes: Is the Amendment to MCL 559.167 of the Michigan Condominium Act Constitutional?
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MCL 559.212: How to Handle Unruly Renters in a Michigan Condominium
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23 June 2016
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17 June 2016
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Allegan County Trial Court Rules that Short-Term Vacation Rentals Violate Deed Restrictions
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09 June 2016
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Quorum Issues in Michigan Condominium Associations
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01 June 2016
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Michigan Court of Appeals Rules that Unincorporated HOA May Govern Under Declaration
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26 May 2016
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12 May 2016
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Court Holds Michigan Condo Developer Liable for Changing Sale Price of Unit
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Kevin Hirzel to Serve on Host Committee to Re-Elect Justice David Viviano and Justice Joan Larsen
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27 April 2016
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Encouraging Lenders to Foreclose: Don’t Let Your Condominium and HOA Units Sit Vacant Without Collecting Assessments
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19 April 2016
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Taxes in Your Michigan Condominium or Homeowners’ Association: Is Your Association Current with the IRS?
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12 April 2016
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Hoverboards: Addressing Their Risks for Condominium and Homeowner Associations
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Was Your Condominium Properly Expanded Under the Michigan Condominium Act?
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29 March 2016
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A Co-owner Filed Bankruptcy, What Now?
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Hoarding in Your Condominium: What Every Michigan Association and Property Manager Should Know
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11 March 2016
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The Role and Importance of the Reserve Study in Determining an Appropriate Reserve Fund
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04 March 2016
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Michigan Court of Appeals Rules that HOA Developer is Subject to the Michigan Consumer Protection Act
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01 March 2016
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Kevin Hirzel to Present at Michigan CAI Annual Conference and Expo – March 4, 2016
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23 February 2016
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Michigan Court of Appeals Rules that Amendments to HOA Restrictions Require Unanimous Consent
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19 February 2016
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Legal Update: Recent Statutory Changes Impacting Service Animals in Michigan
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15 February 2016
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Expressing Opposing Views in a Condominium: Does Your Condominium Have the Right to Silence Free Speech?
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02 February 2016
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Quick Update: Proposed Changes to FHA Condominium Project Approval Process
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02 February 2016
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The Difference Between an Officer and a Director: Selection, Removal and Eligibility Restrictions
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26 January 2016
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Failing Infrastructure? How to Handle Common Element Lead Pipes in Your Condominium
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20 January 2016
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Can Michigan Condominium Associations Restrict Sex Offenders Within Their Projects?
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11 January 2016
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Michigan Court of Appeals Rules that Condominium Rules and Regulations Cannot Supersede the Master Deed and Bylaws
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The Lion in Winter (and Summer, and Fall, and Spring): Summer Resort Associations in Michigan
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30 December 2015
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Water in Your Condominium Unit? What Every Co-Owner and Association Should Know
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15 December 2015
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Michigan Senate Bill 610: A fix to Section 67 of the Michigan Condominium Act (MCL 559.167) or the Creation of a New Set of Problems?
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30 November 2015
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The Impact of Short-Term Rentals on Condominium and Homeowner Associations: To Airbnb or Not to Airbnb?
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23 November 2015
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Flying an American Flag in your Condominium Project: What Every Co-Owner Needs to Know
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16 November 2015
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Michigan Court of Appeals Rules that Condominium Association is Not Entitled to Notice of Surplus Funds From Foreclosure Sale
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14 November 2015
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Legal Update: Slip and Fall on the Condominium Premises: Does the Condominium Owe a Statutory Duty to Its Co-Owners?
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06 November 2015
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Federal Legislative Update for Condominium Associations: Amateur Radio Parity Act, FHA Certification and FEMA
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30 October 2015
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Which Type of Foreclosure, Judicial or Advertisement, is Best for Your Community Association?
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12 October 2015
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Proposed Amendment to the Michigan Condominium Act: House Bill 4919 (2015): Authorizes Board of Directors to Initiate or Defend Legal Actions on Behalf of and Against Co-Owners Without Restriction
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Can a Co-Owner Withhold Assessment Payments if They Are Dissatisfied with Their Condominium Association?
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Access Denied! . . . Or is it? The Condominium Association’s Right to Request Entry to a Unit to Inspect for Default
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24 September 2015
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14 September 2015
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Condominium and Planned Unit Developments in Michigan: Creating the Potential for Walkable Towns and Cities
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27 August 2015
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When and How to Amend Your Michigan Condominium Documents (Part Two: How to Amend)
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17 August 2015
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When and How to Amend Your Michigan Condominium Documents (Part One: When to Amend)
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11 August 2015
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Does the Board of Directors of a Michigan Condominium Association or HOA Have a Duty to Enforce the Master Deed, Bylaws, or Other Restrictive Covenants as Written?
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Texas Dep’t of Housing and Community Affairs v. Inclusive Communities Project: Facially Neutral Bylaws and Rules and Regulations May Subject an Association to Liability Under The Fair Housing Act
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Seven Instances When a Michigan Condominium Association Requires Mortgagee Approval to Amend Its Condominium Documents
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Six Major Revisions to the Michigan Nonprofit Corporation Act: Should your Condominium Association Revise its Articles of Incorporation and Bylaws?
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Transitioning from Developer Control to Nondeveloper Co-owner Control: Five Practical Steps Every Condominium Should Take
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Why Property Managers are Not the Enemy: A Value Proposition
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