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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
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
Can Homeowners Install Swim Spas? Key Lessons from Hills of Oakland v. Seibert
Board of Directors
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17 April 2025
Chris Jacobson (3 ARTICLES)
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Vendor Contract Essentials: How Community Associations Can Avoid Costly Mistakes
Board of Directors
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Contracts
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Property Managers
27 March 2025
Rita Khan (12 ARTICLES)
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3 Legal Essentials for Michigan Condo Boards Adopting Rules
Board of Directors
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Director and Officer Liability
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Property Managers
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Rules and Regulations
26 March 2025
Michael Pereira (19 ARTICLES)
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Michigan Court Confirms: Tax Foreclosure Sale Does Not Eliminate Obligation to Pay HOA Assessments
Board of Directors
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Condo and HOA Assessments
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Property Managers
20 March 2025
Sarina Saravi (3 ARTICLES)
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Michigan Court Rules that Livestock, Unauthorized Fences, and Off-Road Vehicles Violated HOA’s Restrictive Covenants
Animals
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Board of Directors
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Condominium Document Enforcement
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HOA Bylaws
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Property Managers
18 March 2025
Kevin Hirzel (183 ARTICLES)
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Michigan Court of Appeals Confirms HOA Board’s Right to Hire a Property Manager
Board of Directors
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Condominium Document Enforcement
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Property Managers
13 March 2025
Livia Khemmoro (2 ARTICLES)
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Federal Court Reinstates Corporate Transparency Act Beneficial Ownership Reporting Requirements and Deadline Extended by FinCEN
Board of Directors
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Director and Officer Liability
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Property Managers
24 February 2025
Jeremy Fernando (5 ARTICLES)
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Michigan Court Rules that Delayed Enforcement of Condo Bylaws for Unauthorized Deck May Create Laches Defense
Board of Directors
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Condominium Document Enforcement
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HOA Bylaws
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Property Managers
20 February 2025
Kevin Hirzel (183 ARTICLES)
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Michigan Homeowners’ Energy Policy Act Takes Effect April 1, 2025: Does Your HOA Have a Solar Energy Policy?
Board of Directors
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Document Amendments
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HOA Bylaws
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Property Managers
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Rules and Regulations
13 February 2025
Michael Pereira (19 ARTICLES)
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Supreme Court Allows Enforcement of Corporate Transparency Act; FinCEN’s Website Says Filing Requirements Still on Pause
Board of Directors
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Director and Officer Liability
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Property Managers
28 January 2025
Jeremy Fernando (5 ARTICLES)
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Supreme Court Allows Enforcement of Corporate Transparency Act
Board of Directors
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Director and Officer Liability
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Property Managers
23 January 2025
Kevin Hirzel (183 ARTICLES)
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Should You Update Your Condominium or HOA Lien for New Assessments?
Board of Directors
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Collections
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Property Managers
22 January 2025
Sarina Saravi (3 ARTICLES)
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5th Circuit Sets Aside Nationwide CTA Injunction on December 23, 2024: Complete your Corporate Transparency Act filings before January 1, 2025!
Board of Directors
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Director and Officer Liability
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Property Managers
23 December 2024
Jeremy Fernando (5 ARTICLES)
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Christmas Lights and Legal Fights: Federal Court Questions Enforcement of HOA’s Holiday Decoration Rules Under the Fair Housing Act
Board of Directors
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Condominium Document Enforcement
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Property Managers
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Rules and Regulations
19 December 2024
Kevin Hirzel (183 ARTICLES)
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Prescriptive Easements and Use of Common Elements by Adjoining Property Owners
Board of Directors
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Property Managers
17 December 2024
Brandan Hallaq (21 ARTICLES)
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Should Your Condominium Association Have A Maintenance Matrix?
Board of Directors
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Condominium Maintenance
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Property Managers
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Rules and Regulations
12 December 2024
Michael Pereira (19 ARTICLES)
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FinCEN appeals nationwide Corporate Transparency Act Injunction: What is the impact on Community Associations?
Board of Directors
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Director and Officer Liability
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Property Managers
09 December 2024
Kevin Hirzel (183 ARTICLES)
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Federal Court halts Corporate Transparency Act Enforcement: What does it mean for Condos and Homeowners Associations?
Board of Directors
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Director and Officer Liability
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Property Managers
05 December 2024
Kevin Hirzel (183 ARTICLES)
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What Is the Discriminatory Effects Rule Under the Fair Housing Act?
Board of Directors
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Fair Housing Act
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Property Managers
04 December 2024
Kayleigh Long (23 ARTICLES)
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Federal Judge Rules Community Associations Must Comply With Corporate Transparency Act
Board of Directors
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Director and Officer Liability
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Property Managers
04 November 2024
Jeremy Fernando (5 ARTICLES)
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3 Best Practices for Regulating Political Signs in Your Condo or HOA
Board of Directors
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Condominium Document Enforcement
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Elections and Voting
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Property Managers
28 October 2024
Kayleigh Long (23 ARTICLES)
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Federal Court Rules that Corporate Transparency Act is likely Constitutional: Community Associations must comply by January 1, 2025 to avoid $10,000 in potential civil penalties
Board of Directors
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Director and Officer Liability
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Property Managers
23 October 2024
Jeremy Fernando (5 ARTICLES)
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Liability Protection: How to Protect the Condo Association Against Increased Premises Liability Exposure
Board of Directors
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Condominium Document Enforcement
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Insurance
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Property Managers
15 October 2024
Chris Jacobson (3 ARTICLES)
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Top 4 Legal Considerations for Gated Communities in Michigan: What Condos and HOA’s Need to Know
Board of Directors
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Condominium Document Enforcement
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Condominium Maintenance
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Director and Officer Liability
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Property Managers
25 September 2024
Kevin Hirzel (183 ARTICLES)
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Understanding Breach of Fiduciary Duty by Developer-Appointed Directors in Condominium Associations
Board of Directors
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Director and Officer Liability
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Property Managers
11 September 2024
Michael Pereira (19 ARTICLES)
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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 (183 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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Property Managers
13 August 2024
Chris Jacobson (3 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 (19 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 (183 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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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 (183 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 (3 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 (21 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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Property Managers
09 April 2024
Kayleigh Long (23 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 (183 ARTICLES)
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Key Rulings for Condominium Associations in Square Lake Hills Association v Russel Garland and Highlander Group MMC, Inc.
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Condominium Maintenance
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Property Managers
28 February 2024
Livia Khemmoro (2 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 (21 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
05 February 2024
Hirzel Law (53 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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Property Managers
25 January 2024
Kayleigh Long (23 ARTICLES)
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Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac: A New Era of Transparency for Homeowners
Board of Directors
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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 (183 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
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
21 November 2023
Kayleigh Long (23 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
14 November 2023
Michael Pereira (19 ARTICLES)
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Michigan Condominium Act Amendments: Enhancing Financial Transparency and Security for Condo Associations
Board of Directors
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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
05 October 2023
Melissa Francis (1 ARTICLES)
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Should Your Condo Association Allow Ring Doorbell Cameras?
Board of Directors
12 September 2023
Michael Pereira (19 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)
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What Your Condo Association Needs to Know About the New Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac Lending Guidelines
Condominium Maintenance
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Reserve Funds
01 August 2023
Kevin Hirzel (183 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
01 August 2023
Kayleigh Long (23 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 (19 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
19 July 2023
Michael Pereira (19 ARTICLES)
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Plat Gave Easement Over Park, Not Fee Simple Rights to Owners in Subdivision
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Deed Restrictions
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Director and Officer Liability
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Property Managers
12 July 2023
Brandan Hallaq (21 ARTICLES)
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Proposed Federal Legislation Aims to Broaden FEMA Disaster Assistance for Community Associations
Board of Directors
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Insurance
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Property Managers
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
29 June 2023
Rita Khan (12 ARTICLES)
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Can a Michigan Condominium or Homeowners Association Ban a Thin Blue Line Flag?
Condominium Document Enforcement
06 June 2023
Michael Pereira (19 ARTICLES)
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How to Address E-Bike Fire Risks in Community Associations
Electric Vehicles
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HOA Bylaws
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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Condominium Document Enforcement
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Construction
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Rules and Regulations
16 May 2023
Michael Pereira (19 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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Reserve Funds
01 May 2023
Kevin Hirzel (183 ARTICLES)
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Michigan Court Rules Condo Association Did Not Wrongfully Foreclose
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Collections
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Condo and HOA Assessments
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Condominium Document Enforcement
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Property Managers
21 April 2023
Hirzel Law (53 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
Developers
13 April 2023
Kayleigh Long (23 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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Document Amendments
04 April 2023
Kevin Hirzel (183 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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Fair Housing Act
17 March 2023
Kevin Hirzel (183 ARTICLES)
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Everything You Need to Know About Solar Leases
Board of Directors
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Deed Restrictions
01 March 2023
Brandan Hallaq (21 ARTICLES)
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New Michigan Law Makes It Easier for Homeowners Associations to Remove Racially Restrictive Covenants
Uncategorized
06 February 2023
Michael Pereira (19 ARTICLES)
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Recent Amendments to The Michigan Marketable Record Title Act and How to Avoid the Extinguishment of Restrictive Covenants
Rules and Regulations
30 January 2023
Kayleigh Long (23 ARTICLES)
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Are Motorhomes Considered Trailers in HOAs?
Condominium Document Enforcement
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HOA Bylaws
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Rules and Regulations
17 January 2023
Michael Pereira (19 ARTICLES)
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Court Rules HOA’s Restrictive Covenants Prohibit Short-Term Rentals Even Though Leasing Was Allowed
Condominium Document Enforcement
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Rental Restrictions
04 January 2023
Kevin Hirzel (183 ARTICLES)
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Court Rules Co-Owner Violated Condo Bylaws by Failing to Remove Holiday Decorations
Condominium Document Enforcement
20 December 2022
Michael Pereira (19 ARTICLES)
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Does Your Condo or HOA Need Crime Insurance?
Insurance
01 December 2022
Kevin Hirzel (183 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 (23 ARTICLES)
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How to Interpret Ambiguous HOA Restrictive Covenants
Uncategorized
20 October 2022
Michael Pereira (19 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
10 October 2022
Brandan Hallaq (21 ARTICLES)
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Smoke Free Condos: How to Ban Smoking Within Your Condominium
Rules and Regulations
03 October 2022
Matthew Heron (30 ARTICLES)
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Can Michigan Condominium Associations Ban Pets?
Animals
16 September 2022
Kevin Hirzel (183 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
HOA Bylaws
02 September 2022
Kevin Hirzel (183 ARTICLES)
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Can a Voluntary Homeowners Association Enforce Restrictive Covenants?
Condominium Document Enforcement
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Deed Restrictions
17 August 2022
Michael Pereira (19 ARTICLES)
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Discrimination Based on Familial Status: What Your HOA Needs to Know About Kids and Common Areas
Fair Housing Act
01 August 2022
Kayleigh Long (23 ARTICLES)
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Are Your HOA’s Architectural Control Restrictions Specific Enough?
HOA Bylaws
19 July 2022
Kevin Hirzel (183 ARTICLES)
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Fair Housing Act: Personal Grill in Condo Was Not a Reasonable Accommodation
Fair Housing Act
01 July 2022
Kevin Hirzel (183 ARTICLES)
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Good Fences Make Good Neighbors: Know Your HOA Bylaws Before Installing a Fence
HOA Bylaws
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Rules and Regulations
17 June 2022
Michael Pereira (19 ARTICLES)
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Home Built in Violation of Restrictive Covenants Must Be Partially Demolished
Uncategorized
06 June 2022
Kevin Hirzel (183 ARTICLES)
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How to Avoid Common Insurance Problems in Your Condominium Bylaws
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
Uncategorized
03 May 2022
Kayleigh Long (23 ARTICLES)
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Restrictive Covenants and Accessory Buildings: Is It Better to Ask Your HOA for Forgiveness or Permission?
Condominium Document Enforcement
20 April 2022
Michael Pereira (19 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
05 April 2022
Kevin Hirzel (183 ARTICLES)
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What You Need to Know About Lien Priority Under the Michigan Condominium Act
Collections
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 (183 ARTICLES)
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New Construction Condos: What is the Implied Warranty of Habitability?
Developers
01 March 2022
Kevin Hirzel (183 ARTICLES)
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Rebuilding a Michigan Condominium After a Fire
Construction
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Insurance
17 February 2022
Michael Pereira (19 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 (23 ARTICLES)
0 Comments
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Homeowners Association May Be Liable to Adjoining Lot Owners for Failing to Maintain Seawall and Water Channel
Condominium Maintenance
17 January 2022
Hirzel Law (53 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 (183 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 (53 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 (53 ARTICLES)
0 Comments
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Six Tips for Avoiding Disputes with Your Master Homeowners Association
Condominium Maintenance
18 November 2021
Kayleigh Long (23 ARTICLES)
0 Comments
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Splitting Real Estate Under The Michigan Land Division Act
Uncategorized
18 November 2021
Brandan Hallaq (21 ARTICLES)
0 Comments
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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 (183 ARTICLES)
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How To Collect Carrying Charges for a Michigan Housing Cooperative
Collections
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
06 October 2021
Kevin Hirzel (183 ARTICLES)
0 Comments
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Michigan Court Rules That Mortgage Foreclosure Statute Applies to Foreclosure of Condominium Liens
Collections
15 September 2021
Hirzel Law (53 ARTICLES)
0 Comments
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The Importance of Percentage of Value in a Michigan Condominium
Elections and Voting
08 September 2021
Kevin Hirzel (183 ARTICLES)
0 Comments
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Michigan Supreme Court Holds That HOA Can Revoke Dock Approvals
Uncategorized
12 August 2021
Kevin Hirzel (183 ARTICLES)
0 Comments
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Condo Association Collections: Garnishees May Be Liable for Incorrect Payment
Collections
03 August 2021
Hirzel Law (53 ARTICLES)
0 Comments
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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 (183 ARTICLES)
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9 Best Practices Michigan Community Associations Have Learned from the COVID-19 Pandemic
Uncategorized
16 June 2021
Kayleigh Long (23 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 (183 ARTICLES)
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Court Rules Condo Developer Improperly Charged Fees for Recreational Facilities
Developers
06 May 2021
Kevin Hirzel (183 ARTICLES)
0 Comments
0
What Are the Requirements to File a Lien Under the Michigan Condominium Act?
Collections
20 April 2021
Hirzel Law (53 ARTICLES)
0 Comments
0
Court Rules Condo Association is Entitled to Attorney’s Fees for Bylaw Violations
Condominium Document Enforcement
07 April 2021
Kevin Hirzel (183 ARTICLES)
0 Comments
0
Do Short-Term Rentals Constitute a Nuisance in Michigan?
Uncategorized
04 March 2021
Kevin Hirzel (183 ARTICLES)
0 Comments
1
HUD to Investigate Housing Discrimination Based on Gender Identity and Sexual Orientation
Fair Housing Act
19 February 2021
Kayleigh Long (23 ARTICLES)
0 Comments
1
Neighbor Disputes within Homeowners Associations: When Should the HOA Intervene?
Condominium Document Enforcement
,
Fair Housing Act
01 February 2021
Kevin Hirzel (183 ARTICLES)
0 Comments
0
HB 5611: Michigan Extends Deadline to Preserve Covenants Under the Marketable Record Title Act
Deed Restrictions
02 January 2021
Kevin Hirzel (183 ARTICLES)
0 Comments
2
Who Pays for Maintaining Shared Easements Between Multiple Condominium Associations?
Condominium Maintenance
23 December 2020
Matthew Heron (30 ARTICLES)
0 Comments
0
What Are the Mandatory Provisions in Condominium Bylaws?
HOA Bylaws
16 December 2020
Matthew Heron (30 ARTICLES)
0 Comments
0
Court Holds Early Termination of Manager Causes Condo Association to Breach Property Management Contract
Contracts
,
Property Managers
14 December 2020
Kayleigh Long (23 ARTICLES)
0 Comments
1
Boundary Line Disputes and Automatic Easements Under the Michigan Condominium Act
Board of Directors
,
Condominium Document Enforcement
,
Construction
,
Director and Officer Liability
,
Property Managers
04 December 2020
Brandan Hallaq (21 ARTICLES)
0 Comments
0
Condo Board Members Protected by Qualified Privilege in Co-Owner’s Defamation Claim
Board of Directors
01 December 2020
Kevin Hirzel (183 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
17 November 2020
Hirzel Law (53 ARTICLES)
0 Comments
0
Michigan Condominium Association Found Not Liable for Violating the Fair Housing Act and PWDCRA in Request for Handrail
Fair Housing Act
02 November 2020
Kevin Hirzel (183 ARTICLES)
0 Comments
0
Michigan Provides Immunity Defense to Community Associations for COVID-19 Lawsuits
Board of Directors
,
Property Managers
23 October 2020
Kevin Hirzel (183 ARTICLES)
0 Comments
0
Dos and Don’ts for Your Community Association’s Social Media Accounts
Board of Directors
,
Condominium Document Enforcement
,
Property Managers
20 October 2020
Kayleigh Long (23 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
,
Fair Housing Act
06 October 2020
Hirzel Law (53 ARTICLES)
0 Comments
0
Michigan Supreme Court Invalidates Governor’s Emergency Powers: What Does it Mean for Community Associations?
Board of Directors
,
Property Managers
05 October 2020
Kevin Hirzel (183 ARTICLES)
0 Comments
0
VA Condominium Approval for VA Home Loans
Board of Directors
,
Condo and HOA Assessments
,
Property Managers
18 September 2020
Matthew Heron (30 ARTICLES)
0 Comments
0
Executive Order 2020-175: Governor Whitmer Enters New Executive Order on Swimming Pool and Recreational Facility Restrictions
Condominium Maintenance
08 September 2020
Kevin Hirzel (183 ARTICLES)
0 Comments
0
Continuity Planning for Michigan Community Associations
Board of Directors
08 September 2020
Hirzel Law (53 ARTICLES)
0 Comments
0
Hirzel Law Wins Zoom Bench Trial! Court Holds That Extensive Short-Term Rentals Violated Residential Use Restrictions
Rental Restrictions
01 September 2020
Kevin Hirzel (183 ARTICLES)
0 Comments
1
MCL 559.154: What is the Difference Between Arbitration and Mediation?
HOA Bylaws
21 August 2020
Kevin Hirzel (183 ARTICLES)
0 Comments
0
MCL 559.152: When Do the Co-Owners Elect Directors After Developer Control?
Developers
,
Elections and Voting
03 August 2020
Kevin Hirzel (183 ARTICLES)
0 Comments
2
Tips for Reviewing Cable Service Provider Agreements
Contracts
16 July 2020
Kayleigh Long (23 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
10 July 2020
Fallon O'Guinn-Baker (12 ARTICLES)
0 Comments
0
Does Your Condominium Association Keep Track of Mortgages?
Board of Directors
,
Director and Officer Liability
,
Property Managers
,
Successor Developers
03 July 2020
Kevin Hirzel (183 ARTICLES)
0 Comments
1
Executive Order 2020-115: Michigan Relaxes Restrictions on Recreational Facilities and Pools
Deed Restrictions
06 June 2020
Kevin Hirzel (183 ARTICLES)
0 Comments
0
Executive Order 2020-110: Michigan Ends Short-Term Rental Ban, Reopens Certain Recreational Facilities and Opens Pools
Rental Restrictions
02 June 2020
Kevin Hirzel (183 ARTICLES)
0 Comments
1
Michigan Maintains Ban on Short-Term Rentals and Recreational Facilities Until June 12, 2020
Rental Restrictions
25 May 2020
Kevin Hirzel (183 ARTICLES)
0 Comments
0
Coronavirus: What Condos and HOA’s Need to Know About Re-Opening Recreational Facilities
Condominium Maintenance
22 May 2020
Kevin Hirzel (183 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 (183 ARTICLES)
0 Comments
0
Kevin Hirzel Wins 2020 CAI Law Seminar Best Manuscript Award
Board of Directors
,
Property Managers
15 May 2020
Fallon O'Guinn-Baker (12 ARTICLES)
0 Comments
0
Business Interruption and Loss of Use Insurance Claims Resulting From 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 (183 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 (183 ARTICLES)
0 Comments
0
Community Association Service Contracts and COVID-19
Condominium Maintenance
,
Contracts
23 April 2020
Kayleigh Long (23 ARTICLES)
0 Comments
0
Checking the List Twice: Buying a Condominium Unit in Michigan During the COVID-19 Pandemic
Construction
15 April 2020
Kayleigh Long (23 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 (183 ARTICLES)
0 Comments
0
Has Your Condo Association Adopted Building Access and Use Rules in Response to COVID-19?
Rules and Regulations
08 April 2020
Kevin Hirzel (183 ARTICLES)
0 Comments
0
Michigan Step Forward Program Helps Pay Delinquent Condominium Assessments
Collections
06 April 2020
Kevin Hirzel (183 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
Board of Directors
,
Property Managers
04 April 2020
Matthew Heron (30 ARTICLES)
0 Comments
0
Court Rules Site Condominium Unit was Rebuilt in Accordance with Master Deed
Condominium Document Enforcement
01 April 2020
Kevin Hirzel (183 ARTICLES)
0 Comments
0
How to Handle Community Association Collections in the Aftermath of COVID-19
Collections
27 March 2020
Kevin Hirzel (183 ARTICLES)
0 Comments
0
COVID-19: How Should Condos and HOA’s Handle Meetings?
Elections and Voting
13 March 2020
Kevin Hirzel (183 ARTICLES)
0 Comments
0
Should your HOA Install License Plate Cameras?
Board of Directors
,
Property Managers
09 March 2020
Kevin Hirzel (183 ARTICLES)
0 Comments
0
Common Contract Provisions with Contractors/Vendors in Michigan Condominium Associations and HOAs
Contracts
03 March 2020
Hirzel Law (53 ARTICLES)
0 Comments
0
Kevin Hirzel Receives Oakland County Executive’s Elite 40 Under 40 Award
Uncategorized
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 (183 ARTICLES)
0 Comments
1
Michigan Court of Appeals Holds that HOA Cannot Revoke Approvals for Docks
Uncategorized
01 February 2020
Kevin Hirzel (183 ARTICLES)
0 Comments
0
Legal Update: Slip and Fall on Condominium Premises
Condominium Maintenance
22 January 2020
Hirzel Law (53 ARTICLES)
0 Comments
0
Does Your Community Association Have a Vaping Problem?
Condominium Document Enforcement
17 January 2020
Kayleigh Long (23 ARTICLES)
0 Comments
0
Kevin Hirzel Elected to the Community Associations Institute’s Board of Trustees
Uncategorized
10 January 2020
Fallon O'Guinn-Baker (12 ARTICLES)
0 Comments
0
Announcing the Addition of Michael D. McCulloch, Esq., to the Firm
Uncategorized
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
Developers
02 January 2020
Kevin Hirzel (183 ARTICLES)
0 Comments
0
Hirzel Law, PLC is Proud to Announce our NEW Traverse City Office!
Uncategorized
27 December 2019
Fallon O'Guinn-Baker (12 ARTICLES)
0 Comments
0
Resolving Satellite Dish Location Disputes: Sastin 2, LLC v Hemingway Association, Inc
HOA Bylaws
20 December 2019
Matthew Heron (30 ARTICLES)
0 Comments
0
Who is Responsible for Carrying Insurance on a Condominium?
Insurance
11 December 2019
Brandan Hallaq (21 ARTICLES)
0 Comments
0
HB 5260: Exempting Condominiums from the Marketable Record Title Act
Deed Restrictions
04 December 2019
Kevin Hirzel (183 ARTICLES)
0 Comments
0
Can You Terminate a Condominium Under the Michigan Condominium Act?
Document Amendments
04 November 2019
Kevin Hirzel (183 ARTICLES)
0 Comments
0
CBD Oil: Does it Violate the Prohibition on Illegal Activity in Your Condominium Bylaws?
Condominium Document Enforcement
03 October 2019
Kevin Hirzel (183 ARTICLES)
0 Comments
0
Kevin Hirzel’s Interview with Murray Feldman on the Feldman Report on WWJ AM 950
Uncategorized
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
16 September 2019
Kevin Hirzel (183 ARTICLES)
0 Comments
0
Check out the Premiere of Hirzel Law’s HOA Tip of the Day on WWJ 950 News Radio
Uncategorized
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 (183 ARTICLES)
0 Comments
1
MCL 559.149: How to Subdivide Condominium Units Under the Michigan Condominium Act
Document Amendments
02 September 2019
Kevin Hirzel (183 ARTICLES)
0 Comments
0
MCL 559.233: Eminent Domain Issues in Michigan Condominiums
HOA Bylaws
15 August 2019
Kevin Hirzel (183 ARTICLES)
0 Comments
0
Michigan Court of Appeals Rules that Co-Owner is Responsible for Pre-Existing Bylaw Violations After Purchasing Condominium Unit
Condominium Document Enforcement
01 August 2019
Kevin Hirzel (183 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 (183 ARTICLES)
0 Comments
0
Brace Yourself: Drones Are Coming to a Community Near You
Uncategorized
16 July 2019
Kayleigh Long (23 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
Elections and Voting
11 July 2019
Brandan Hallaq (21 ARTICLES)
0 Comments
0
Residential Use v. Non-Residential Use in Michigan Condominiums
Condominium Document Enforcement
,
Deed Restrictions
02 July 2019
Hirzel Law (53 ARTICLES)
0 Comments
0
2019 CAI Law Seminar Best Manuscript Award Recipient Kevin Hirzel
Uncategorized
28 June 2019
Fallon O'Guinn-Baker (12 ARTICLES)
0 Comments
0
WXYZ Detroit Interviews Kevin Hirzel on the Debate over HOA’s
Uncategorized
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
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Fair Housing Act
12 June 2019
Kevin Hirzel (183 ARTICLES)
0 Comments
0
Vacating a Road or Alley under the Land Division Act
Uncategorized
19 May 2019
Brandan Hallaq (21 ARTICLES)
0 Comments
0
MCL 559.148: How to Relocate Unit Boundaries Under the Michigan Condominium Act
Document Amendments
06 May 2019
Kevin Hirzel (183 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
Condominium Document Enforcement
16 April 2019
Kevin Hirzel (183 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 (183 ARTICLES)
0 Comments
0
Kevin Hirzel Named as a 2019 Leading Lawyer in Michigan by Leading Lawyers Magazine
Uncategorized
14 March 2019
Fallon O'Guinn-Baker (12 ARTICLES)
0 Comments
0
Avoiding Religious Discrimination Claims in Condominiums and HOA’s
Fair Housing Act
05 March 2019
Kevin Hirzel (183 ARTICLES)
0 Comments
0
Congratulations to Kevin Hirzel and Matthew Heron on Being Appointed to CAI National Committees
Uncategorized
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
,
Reserve Funds
15 February 2019
Kevin Hirzel (183 ARTICLES)
0 Comments
1
Michigan Court Upholds Condo Association Fines for Unauthorized Wind Turbine and Generator
Condominium Document Enforcement
04 February 2019
Kevin Hirzel (183 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 (23 ARTICLES)
0 Comments
0
Amendment to the Marketable Record Title Act puts Michigan Restrictive Covenants at Risk
Deed Restrictions
04 January 2019
Kevin Hirzel (183 ARTICLES)
0 Comments
0
Kevin Hirzel Speaks with Detroit News about GM Potential Sale of the Millender Center in Downtown Detroit
Uncategorized
14 December 2018
Hirzel Law (53 ARTICLES)
0 Comments
0
Recreational Marijuana: How Will it Impact Michigan Condominium Associations?
Condominium Document Enforcement
,
Document Amendments
06 December 2018
Kevin Hirzel (183 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 (21 ARTICLES)
0 Comments
1
MCL 559.234 and Mich Admin R 559.111: Know the Rules Related to Shared Recreational Facilities in Condominiums
Uncategorized
29 October 2018
Kevin Hirzel (183 ARTICLES)
0 Comments
0
Is Your Association Protected Against Theft, Embezzlement, and Fraud?
Board of Directors
24 September 2018
Hirzel Law (53 ARTICLES)
0 Comments
0
HB 6304: HOA’s Could Not Ban or Require Approval for Solar Panels, Clothes Lines, or Wind Turbines
Uncategorized
10 September 2018
Kevin Hirzel (183 ARTICLES)
0 Comments
0
How to Avoid Construction Liens in Michigan Condominium Projects
Construction
20 August 2018
Kevin Hirzel (183 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
01 August 2018
Kevin Hirzel (183 ARTICLES)
0 Comments
0
Hirzel Law on Fox 2 News Involving Controversial Westland Boundary Dispute
Uncategorized
19 July 2018
Kevin Hirzel (183 ARTICLES)
0 Comments
0
Can a Michigan Condominium Ban Solar Panels?
HOA Bylaws
10 July 2018
Kevin Hirzel (183 ARTICLES)
0 Comments
0
Hirzel Law, PLC Featured in Michigan Lawyers Weekly
Uncategorized
18 June 2018
Kevin Hirzel (183 ARTICLES)
0 Comments
0
Wi-Fi Issues in Your Condominium Association or HOA
Document Amendments
13 June 2018
Kevin Hirzel (183 ARTICLES)
0 Comments
0
Mailboxes in Michigan Condominiums and HOAs
Condominium Maintenance
28 March 2018
Hirzel Law (53 ARTICLES)
0 Comments
0
SB 914: Proposed Amendment to the Michigan Condominium Act
Uncategorized
26 March 2018
Kevin Hirzel (183 ARTICLES)
0 Comments
0
Michigan Court Rules that Association is Not Required to Maintain Road to Township Standards
Condominium Maintenance
19 March 2018
Kevin Hirzel (183 ARTICLES)
0 Comments
0
Kevin Hirzel to Speak on Rental Issues and Emotional Support Animals at Upcoming Conference
Uncategorized
01 March 2018
Kevin Hirzel (183 ARTICLES)
0 Comments
0
HB 5440: Michigan HOA’s Could Not Prohibit the Display of the American or State Flag
Uncategorized
21 February 2018
Kevin Hirzel (183 ARTICLES)
0 Comments
0
WXYZ Detroit Interviews Kevin Hirzel on Emotional Support Animals and Senate Bill 663
Animals
,
Fair Housing Act
01 February 2018
Kevin Hirzel (183 ARTICLES)
0 Comments
0
Michigan Court of Appeals Dismisses Condominium Bylaw Enforcement Case After Lawsuit Approval Deemed Improper
Condominium Document Enforcement
12 January 2018
Kevin Hirzel (183 ARTICLES)
0 Comments
0
Enforcing Speed Limits in Michigan Condominium and Homeowners Associations
Condominium Document Enforcement
,
HOA Bylaws
10 January 2018
Brandan Hallaq (21 ARTICLES)
0 Comments
0
Kevin Hirzel Named as a 2018 Leading Lawyer in Michigan by Leading Lawyers Magazine
Uncategorized
02 January 2018
Kevin Hirzel (183 ARTICLES)
0 Comments
0
Start 2018 Off Right with One of Kevin Hirzel’s Michigan Condo and HOA Law Seminars
Uncategorized
27 December 2017
Kevin Hirzel (183 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
Uncategorized
18 December 2017
Kevin Hirzel (183 ARTICLES)
0 Comments
0
Case Law Update: Nottingham Village Condo Ass’n v. Pensom: Litigation Evaluation Meetings
Board of Directors
,
Elections and Voting
15 December 2017
Hirzel Law (53 ARTICLES)
0 Comments
0
Should Your Community Association Have a Holiday Party?
Board of Directors
,
Condo and HOA Assessments
14 December 2017
Brandan Hallaq (21 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 (183 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
,
Document Amendments
07 December 2017
Kevin Hirzel (183 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 (183 ARTICLES)
0 Comments
0
Kevin M. Hirzel, Esq. Admitted to College of Community Association Lawyers “CCAL”
Uncategorized
22 November 2017
Hirzel Law (53 ARTICLES)
0 Comments
0
Michigan COA Rules that Condo Association’s Insurance Policy May Cover Water Damage Resulting from Construction Defects
Insurance
20 November 2017
Kevin Hirzel (183 ARTICLES)
0 Comments
0
Michigan Court of Appeals Rules that Modular Home Violates Restrictive Covenants
Condominium Document Enforcement
01 November 2017
Kevin Hirzel (183 ARTICLES)
0 Comments
8
Want to Learn More About Michigan Condo and HOA Law? Attend One of Kevin Hirzel’s Upcoming Seminars
Uncategorized
27 October 2017
Kevin Hirzel (183 ARTICLES)
0 Comments
0
MCL 450.835a: Electronic Signatures Can Now be Used to Amend Restrictive Covenants
Document Amendments
17 October 2017
Kevin Hirzel (183 ARTICLES)
0 Comments
0
Condominium and HOA Update: Upcoming Changes to LARA Corporate Filing Submissions Starting October 30, 2017
Board of Directors
13 October 2017
Hirzel Law (53 ARTICLES)
0 Comments
0
WXYZ Detroit Interviews Kevin Hirzel on Short-Term Rental Laws and AirBnB in Michigan
Rental Restrictions
06 October 2017
Kevin Hirzel (183 ARTICLES)
0 Comments
0
WXYZ Interviews Kevin Hirzel on Enforcing HOA Restrictions
Uncategorized
28 September 2017
Kevin Hirzel (183 ARTICLES)
0 Comments
0
Michigan Court of Appeals Rules in Favor of HOA on Short-Term Rental Ban
Rental Restrictions
21 September 2017
Kevin Hirzel (183 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
18 September 2017
Kevin Hirzel (183 ARTICLES)
0 Comments
0
Meet Your Legislators’ Day for Condos and HOA’s – 10/4/17
Uncategorized
17 September 2017
Kevin Hirzel (183 ARTICLES)
0 Comments
0
WXYZ Interviews Kevin Hirzel on Confederate Flags in HOA’s
Uncategorized
28 August 2017
Kevin Hirzel (183 ARTICLES)
0 Comments
0
Prohibiting and Handling “Dangerous Animals” in an Association
Animals
28 August 2017
Hirzel Law (53 ARTICLES)
0 Comments
0
Want to Learn More About Michigan Condo and HOA Law? Attend One of Kevin Hirzel’s Upcoming Seminars
Uncategorized
10 August 2017
Kevin Hirzel (183 ARTICLES)
0 Comments
0
MCL 559.147: How to Handle Unauthorized Co-Owner Modifications to the Common Elements
Condominium Document Enforcement
02 August 2017
Kevin Hirzel (183 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
Uncategorized
13 July 2017
Hirzel Law (53 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
Uncategorized
27 June 2017
Brandan Hallaq (21 ARTICLES)
0 Comments
1
Court Rules that Michigan HOA Cannot Collect Assessments After Restrictive Covenant Expires
Collections
26 June 2017
Kevin Hirzel (183 ARTICLES)
0 Comments
0
Security Cameras in Michigan Condominium Projects
Document Amendments
26 June 2017
Hirzel Law (53 ARTICLES)
0 Comments
0
Kevin Hirzel Interviewed Regarding Options Short of Litigation to Resolve Condominium Disputes
Uncategorized
08 June 2017
Hirzel Law (53 ARTICLES)
0 Comments
0
Electric Vehicle Charging Stations: Keep Your Condominium Association Current!
Document Amendments
05 June 2017
Kevin Hirzel (183 ARTICLES)
0 Comments
4
Kevin Hirzel interviewed on the HOA News Forum Podcast on May 30, 2017
Uncategorized
30 May 2017
Kevin Hirzel (183 ARTICLES)
0 Comments
0
Brandan Hallaq Obtains Summary Disposition in Favor of Condominium Association
Uncategorized
15 May 2017
Hirzel Law (53 ARTICLES)
0 Comments
0
PREEMPTION! The FCC’s Adoption of the OTARD Rules and Their Application to Condominium and Homeowners Associations
HOA Bylaws
10 May 2017
Matthew Heron (30 ARTICLES)
0 Comments
0
MCL 559.139: Transferring Limited Common Element Parking Spaces in Michigan Condominiums
Document Amendments
05 May 2017
Kevin Hirzel (183 ARTICLES)
0 Comments
0
What is a Disclosure Statement and What is Required?
Developers
,
Successor Developers
20 April 2017
Brandan Hallaq (21 ARTICLES)
0 Comments
0
Legal Update: Slip and Falls on the Condominium Premises and the Open and Obvious Doctrine
Condominium Maintenance
18 April 2017
Hirzel Law (53 ARTICLES)
0 Comments
0
HB 4446 Allows Michigan Condominium Associations to Enforce Restrictions and Defend Lawsuits
Board of Directors
31 March 2017
Kevin Hirzel (183 ARTICLES)
0 Comments
0
Paris Meadows, LLC v City of Kentwood: Objecting to the Taxation of Common Elements
Uncategorized
29 March 2017
Matthew Heron (30 ARTICLES)
0 Comments
4
Kevin Hirzel and Joe Wloszek Named Rising Stars by Super Lawyers
Uncategorized
29 March 2017
Brandan Hallaq (21 ARTICLES)
0 Comments
0
Autonomous Vehicles: Coming to a Condominium or HOA Near You!
Document Amendments
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HOA Bylaws
22 March 2017
Kevin Hirzel (183 ARTICLES)
0 Comments
0
Condominium Association’s Right to an Easement
Uncategorized
17 March 2017
Brandan Hallaq (21 ARTICLES)
0 Comments
0
Kevin Hirzel to Present on Legislation Impacting Condo Associations at Michigan CAI Annual Conference on March 10, 2017
Uncategorized
09 March 2017
Kevin Hirzel (183 ARTICLES)
0 Comments
0
What Happens When Condominium Documents Conflict?
HOA Bylaws
08 March 2017
Hirzel Law (53 ARTICLES)
0 Comments
1
Michigan Court Validates Foreclosure Sale Under the Doctrine of Substantial Compliance
Collections
22 February 2017
Kevin Hirzel (183 ARTICLES)
0 Comments
0
IRS Revenue Ruling 70-604 and MCL 450.2541(2)(b): The Value of Expert Advice
Director and Officer Liability
16 February 2017
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Michigan Court Rules in Favor of Condominium Association in Interpreting Newly Amended MCL 559.167 (SB 610)
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13 February 2017
Kevin Hirzel (183 ARTICLES)
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MCL 559.184: When Can a Purchaser Withdraw From an Agreement to Purchase a New Condominium?
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08 February 2017
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Why Every Condominium and Homeowners Association Should Trademark its Name and Logo
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06 February 2017
Brandan Hallaq (21 ARTICLES)
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Congratulations to Kevin Hirzel: Appointment to CAI National Government & Public Affairs Committee
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31 January 2017
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How to Revive a Defunct Michigan Homeowners Association
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31 January 2017
Hirzel Law (53 ARTICLES)
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Is it Time to Revisit Restrictions on Home-Based Businesses in Condominium Associations?
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19 January 2017
Kevin Hirzel (183 ARTICLES)
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Michigan House Bill 4015 (2017): Bad News for Michigan Condominium Associations
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13 January 2017
Kevin Hirzel (183 ARTICLES)
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The VA Home Loan Guaranty – A Valuable Resource for Veterans
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11 January 2017
Matthew Heron (30 ARTICLES)
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Transparency Breeds Legitimacy: 3 Tips for your Condominium Association to Avoid a Lawsuit
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04 January 2017
Kevin Hirzel (183 ARTICLES)
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An Important Lesson For Condominium Developers
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22 December 2016
Brandan Hallaq (21 ARTICLES)
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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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19 December 2016
Kevin Hirzel (183 ARTICLES)
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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
Kevin Hirzel (183 ARTICLES)
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CAI Files Comments on Proposed Regulations to Encourage a Process that Allows More Condominiums to Qualify for FHA Certification
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29 November 2016
Hirzel Law (53 ARTICLES)
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Turkey Deep-Fryers in Condominiums: Crispy and Delicious but Bad for You Financially
Deed Restrictions
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HOA Bylaws
23 November 2016
Matthew Heron (30 ARTICLES)
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Is a Co-Owner Entitled to a Reasonable Accommodation to use Medical Marijuana Under the Federal Fair Housing Act?
Fair Housing Act
17 November 2016
Kevin Hirzel (183 ARTICLES)
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Kevin Hirzel Collects $200,000 in Unpaid Condominium Assessments
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Condo and HOA Assessments
01 November 2016
Kevin Hirzel (183 ARTICLES)
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Proposed Amendment to the Michigan Condominium Act: House Bill 5980 (2016) Would Require Mediation of Disputes Prior to Initiating Litigation Under MCL 559.154
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20 October 2016
Kevin Hirzel (183 ARTICLES)
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Can Clearly Unenforceable Deed Restrictions Create Potential Liability for Your Association?
Deed Restrictions
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Fair Housing Act
19 October 2016
Hirzel Law (53 ARTICLES)
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The Michigan Condominium Act: Time for a Change
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11 October 2016
Kevin Hirzel (183 ARTICLES)
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What Every Condominium Association Needs to Know About Parking Restrictions
Condominium Document Enforcement
06 October 2016
Kevin Hirzel (183 ARTICLES)
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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
Kevin Hirzel (183 ARTICLES)
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Interested in Learning More About Michigan Condo and HOA Law? Attend One of Kevin Hirzel’s Upcoming Seminars
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12 September 2016
Kevin Hirzel (183 ARTICLES)
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Factors to Consider in Maintaining and Maximizing the Value of Your Condominium
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Reserve Funds
09 September 2016
Matthew Heron (30 ARTICLES)
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Michigan Court Rules that Recreational Use of a Camper Violates Deed Restrictions
Deed Restrictions
02 September 2016
Kevin Hirzel (183 ARTICLES)
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Pet Size or Weight Restrictions in Michigan Condominiums
Animals
30 August 2016
Hirzel Law (53 ARTICLES)
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6th Circuit Bankruptcy Panel Rules that Condo Association May Reschedule Pre-Petition Foreclosure
Collections
22 August 2016
Kevin Hirzel (183 ARTICLES)
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Kevin Hirzel to Present “Hot Topics in Condominium and HOA Law” in Traverse City on 9/14/16.
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18 August 2016
Kevin Hirzel (183 ARTICLES)
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MI Lawyer’s Weekly Quotes Kevin Hirzel on Pokémon Go Legal Issues
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12 August 2016
Kevin Hirzel (183 ARTICLES)
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Section 47a of the Michigan Condominium Act: Modifications and Improvements to Protect Persons with Disabilities
Fair Housing Act
03 August 2016
Matthew Heron (30 ARTICLES)
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What Community Associations Should Know About the Fair Housing Act and Its Impact on Pool Rules and Regulations
Fair Housing Act
28 July 2016
Kevin Hirzel (183 ARTICLES)
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MI Court of Appeals Rules that Treasurer Cannot Foreclose on Common Elements
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21 July 2016
Kevin Hirzel (183 ARTICLES)
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Pokémon Go: What Does Your Condo or HOA Need to Know?
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19 July 2016
Kevin Hirzel (183 ARTICLES)
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Quick Update: FHA Condominium Approval Legislation Unanimously Approved by U.S. Senate
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19 July 2016
Hirzel Law (53 ARTICLES)
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Architectural Control: Sculptures, Statues, Lawn Ornaments, Birdbaths, and Other Items on the Common Elements or Lots
Condominium Document Enforcement
13 July 2016
Hirzel Law (53 ARTICLES)
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Senate Bill 610 Passes: Is the Amendment to MCL 559.167 of the Michigan Condominium Act Constitutional?
Developers
05 July 2016
Kevin Hirzel (183 ARTICLES)
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MCL 559.212: How to Handle Unruly Renters in a Michigan Condominium
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23 June 2016
Kevin Hirzel (183 ARTICLES)
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What Do I Need to Know About a Conversion Condominium Under the Michigan Condominium Act?
Developers
17 June 2016
Matthew Heron (30 ARTICLES)
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Allegan County Trial Court Rules that Short-Term Vacation Rentals Violate Deed Restrictions
Rental Restrictions
09 June 2016
Kevin Hirzel (183 ARTICLES)
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Quorum Issues in Michigan Condominium Associations
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01 June 2016
Hirzel Law (53 ARTICLES)
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Michigan Court of Appeals Rules that Unincorporated HOA May Govern Under Declaration
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26 May 2016
Kevin Hirzel (183 ARTICLES)
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Kevin Hirzel receives an AV Rating from Martindale-Hubbell
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20 May 2016
Kevin Hirzel (183 ARTICLES)
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Is a Community Association’s Board of Directors Required to Make Board Meetings Open to Association Members?
Board of Directors
12 May 2016
Matthew Heron (30 ARTICLES)
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Court Holds Michigan Condo Developer Liable for Changing Sale Price of Unit
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05 May 2016
Kevin Hirzel (183 ARTICLES)
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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
Kevin Hirzel (183 ARTICLES)
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Encouraging Lenders to Foreclose: Don’t Let Your Condominium and HOA Units Sit Vacant Without Collecting Assessments
Collections
19 April 2016
Kevin Hirzel (183 ARTICLES)
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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
Hirzel Law (53 ARTICLES)
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Hoverboards: Addressing Their Risks for Condominium and Homeowner Associations
HOA Bylaws
05 April 2016
Matthew Heron (30 ARTICLES)
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Was Your Condominium Properly Expanded Under the Michigan Condominium Act?
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29 March 2016
Kevin Hirzel (183 ARTICLES)
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A Co-owner Filed Bankruptcy, What Now?
Collections
21 March 2016
Kevin Hirzel (183 ARTICLES)
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Hoarding in Your Condominium: What Every Michigan Association and Property Manager Should Know
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11 March 2016
Hirzel Law (53 ARTICLES)
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The Role and Importance of the Reserve Study in Determining an Appropriate Reserve Fund
Condo and HOA Assessments
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Reserve Funds
04 March 2016
Matthew Heron (30 ARTICLES)
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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
Kevin Hirzel (183 ARTICLES)
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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
Hirzel Law (53 ARTICLES)
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Michigan Court of Appeals Rules that Amendments to HOA Restrictions Require Unanimous Consent
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19 February 2016
Kevin Hirzel (183 ARTICLES)
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Legal Update: Recent Statutory Changes Impacting Service Animals in Michigan
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15 February 2016
Kevin Hirzel (183 ARTICLES)
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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
Matthew Heron (30 ARTICLES)
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Quick Update: Proposed Changes to FHA Condominium Project Approval Process
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02 February 2016
Hirzel Law (53 ARTICLES)
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The Difference Between an Officer and a Director: Selection, Removal and Eligibility Restrictions
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26 January 2016
Hirzel Law (53 ARTICLES)
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Failing Infrastructure? How to Handle Common Element Lead Pipes in Your Condominium
Condominium Maintenance
20 January 2016
Kevin Hirzel (183 ARTICLES)
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Can Michigan Condominium Associations Restrict Sex Offenders Within Their Projects?
Document Amendments
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11 January 2016
Kevin Hirzel (183 ARTICLES)
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Michigan Court of Appeals Rules that Condominium Rules and Regulations Cannot Supersede the Master Deed and Bylaws
HOA Bylaws
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04 January 2016
Kevin Hirzel (183 ARTICLES)
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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
Matthew Heron (30 ARTICLES)
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Water in Your Condominium Unit? What Every Co-Owner and Association Should Know
Condominium Maintenance
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Insurance
15 December 2015
Hirzel Law (53 ARTICLES)
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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?
Developers
30 November 2015
Kevin Hirzel (183 ARTICLES)
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The Impact of Short-Term Rentals on Condominium and Homeowner Associations: To Airbnb or Not to Airbnb?
HOA Bylaws
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Rental Restrictions
23 November 2015
Matthew Heron (30 ARTICLES)
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Flying an American Flag in your Condominium Project: What Every Co-Owner Needs to Know
HOA Bylaws
16 November 2015
Kevin Hirzel (183 ARTICLES)
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Michigan Court of Appeals Rules that Condominium Association is Not Entitled to Notice of Surplus Funds From Foreclosure Sale
Collections
14 November 2015
Kevin Hirzel (183 ARTICLES)
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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
Hirzel Law (53 ARTICLES)
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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
Kevin Hirzel (183 ARTICLES)
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Kevin Hirzel Selected as a 2015 Up and Coming Lawyer
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28 October 2015
Hirzel Law (53 ARTICLES)
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Which Type of Foreclosure, Judicial or Advertisement, is Best for Your Community Association?
Collections
12 October 2015
Brandan Hallaq (21 ARTICLES)
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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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01 October 2015
Kevin Hirzel (183 ARTICLES)
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Can a Co-Owner Withhold Assessment Payments if They Are Dissatisfied with Their Condominium Association?
Collections
01 October 2015
Kevin Hirzel (183 ARTICLES)
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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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HOA Bylaws
24 September 2015
Matthew Heron (30 ARTICLES)
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Legal Update: House Bill 4861 (2015): Only Resident Co-owners Would Be Eligible for the Board of Directors
Elections and Voting
14 September 2015
Hirzel Law (53 ARTICLES)
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The Differences Between an Additional Assessment and a Special Assessment in a Michigan Condominium Association
Condo and HOA Assessments
04 September 2015
Kevin Hirzel (183 ARTICLES)
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Kevin Hirzel Appointed Chairman of Legislative Action Committee
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01 September 2015
Kevin Hirzel (183 ARTICLES)
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Condominium and Planned Unit Developments in Michigan: Creating the Potential for Walkable Towns and Cities
Developers
27 August 2015
Matthew Heron (30 ARTICLES)
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When and How to Amend Your Michigan Condominium Documents (Part Two: How to Amend)
Document Amendments
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HOA Bylaws
17 August 2015
Hirzel Law (53 ARTICLES)
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When and How to Amend Your Michigan Condominium Documents (Part One: When to Amend)
Document Amendments
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HOA Bylaws
11 August 2015
Hirzel Law (53 ARTICLES)
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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?
Board of Directors
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Condominium Document Enforcement
24 July 2015
Kevin Hirzel (183 ARTICLES)
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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
Fair Housing Act
10 July 2015
Matthew Heron (30 ARTICLES)
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Seven Instances When a Michigan Condominium Association Requires Mortgagee Approval to Amend Its Condominium Documents
Document Amendments
29 June 2015
Hirzel Law (53 ARTICLES)
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Condominium Associations and Solar Panels: How to Handle a Co-Owner Request to Install a Solar Panel
HOA Bylaws
19 June 2015
Kevin Hirzel (183 ARTICLES)
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Legal Update: How Recent Changes to Periodic Garnishments in Michigan Affect Condominium Collection Practices
Collections
20 May 2015
Kevin Hirzel (183 ARTICLES)
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Is Your Michigan Condominium Association Prepared to Handle a Co-Owner’s Document Inspection Under the Michigan Nonprofit Corporations Act, MCL 450.2101, et seq.?
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13 May 2015
Kevin Hirzel (183 ARTICLES)
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Quick Update: Ferndale Considering Banning Drones Tonight
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27 April 2015
Hirzel Law (53 ARTICLES)
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Religious Freedom and Community Associations: How Does the Religious Freedom Restoration Act Impact Condominium and Homeowner Associations?
Fair Housing Act
14 April 2015
Kevin Hirzel (183 ARTICLES)
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Marijuana in Condominiums: Nuisance and Legal Consequences
HOA Bylaws
31 March 2015
Kevin Hirzel (183 ARTICLES)
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Condominiums and Renters: Does Your Condominium Association Need a Rental Cap?
HOA Bylaws
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02 March 2015
Kevin Hirzel (183 ARTICLES)
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Six Major Revisions to the Michigan Nonprofit Corporation Act: Should your Condominium Association Revise its Articles of Incorporation and Bylaws?
Elections and Voting
18 February 2015
Hirzel Law (53 ARTICLES)
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Stripping Community Association Liens in Bankruptcy: Is Your Community Association at Risk?
Collections
09 February 2015
Hirzel Law (53 ARTICLES)
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Should Your Michigan Condominium Association Obtain FHA Certification?
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26 January 2015
Hirzel Law (53 ARTICLES)
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MCL 559.157 – Has Your Michigan Condominium Association Had Its Books, Records and Financial Statements Reviewed by a Certified Public Accountant?
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19 January 2015
Kevin Hirzel (183 ARTICLES)
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Emotional Support / Companion Animals – Are People Claiming Disabilities to Get Around Pet Restrictions?
Animals
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Fair Housing Act
12 January 2015
Kevin Hirzel (183 ARTICLES)
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The Future is Now: Is Your Condominium Association Prepared to Handle These 6 Technological Advances?
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05 January 2015
Kevin Hirzel (183 ARTICLES)
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Transitioning from Developer Control to Nondeveloper Co-owner Control: Five Practical Steps Every Condominium Should Take
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29 December 2014
Hirzel Law (53 ARTICLES)
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Delinquencies, Collections and the Need for a Collection Policy
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22 December 2014
Kevin Hirzel (183 ARTICLES)
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Free Speech and Your Community Association: Will the New Jersey Supreme Court’s Ruling in Dublirer v 2000 Linwood Avenue Owners, Inc. Impact Campaigning in Michigan Condominium Association Elections?
Board of Directors
15 December 2014
Kevin Hirzel (183 ARTICLES)
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A Board of Directors' Guide to Resolving Common Element Construction Defects in a Michigan Condominium
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Developers
10 December 2014
Kevin Hirzel (183 ARTICLES)
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Michigan Court of Appeals Rules that a Governmental Entity is Not Liable for Condominium Assessments After Tax Foreclosure
Collections
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Condo and HOA Assessments
07 December 2014
Kevin Hirzel (183 ARTICLES)
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Holiday Lights and Condominium Restrictions: Navigating Time, Place and Size Restrictions
HOA Bylaws
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Rules and Regulations
05 December 2014
Kevin Hirzel (183 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
17 November 2014
Kevin Hirzel (183 ARTICLES)
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Why Property Managers are Not the Enemy: A Value Proposition
Property Managers
10 November 2014
Hirzel Law (53 ARTICLES)
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