The Michigan Community Association Law Blog

Condo and HOA Cases, Michigan Condominium Act

Boundary Line Disputes and Automatic Easements Under the Michigan Condominium Act

In today’s day and age, it is almost unheard of to own a parcel of real estate that is not encumbered by an easement. An easement is an interest in real property that grants the holder of the easement the right to use another’s property for a limited purpose. For

December 4, 2020

Brandan Hallaq (20 ARTICLES)

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Board of Directors, Condo and HOA Cases

Condo Board Members Protected by Qualified Privilege in Co-Owner’s Defamation Claim

In Square Lake Hills Assn v Garland, unpublished opinion of the Court of Appeals, Docket No. 350403, issued November, 12, 2020, the Michigan Court of Appeals upheld a ruling of the Oakland County Circuit Court that dismissed a defamation claim brought by a co-owner against a condominium association, individual board

December 1, 2020

Kevin Hirzel (177 ARTICLES)

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Animals, Michigan Condominium Lawyer

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

Joe Wloszek of Hirzel Law, PLC represented Parkview at Orion Commons Condominium Association. In Parkview at Orion Commons Condominium Association v Rouhan, the Oakland Circuit Court held that a dog who bit a neighboring co-owner is a dangerous animal that must be removed from the condominium premises. Continue reading

November 17, 2020

Hirzel Law (52 ARTICLES)

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Condo and HOA Cases, Fair Housing Act

Michigan Condominium Association Found Not Liable for Violating the Fair Housing Act and PWDCRA in Request for Handrail

In Estate of Romig by Kooman v Boulder Bluff Condominiums Units 73-123, 125-146, Inc, No. 347653, issued October 15, 2020 (Docket Nos. 347653 & 348254), the Michigan Court of Appeals ruled that a condominium association’s alleged denial of a request to install a railing to accommodate a disabled person did

November 2, 2020

Kevin Hirzel (177 ARTICLES)

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COVID-19

Michigan Provides Immunity Defense to Community Associations for COVID-19 Lawsuits

On October 22, 2020, Governor Whitmer signed HB 6030, which was given immediate effect via 2020 PA 236. 2020 PA 236 will provide Michigan condominium and homeowners associations with an immunity defense if a co-owner, tenant or invitee files a civil lawsuit, alleging a tort claim that arises out of

October 23, 2020

Kevin Hirzel (177 ARTICLES)

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Technology

Dos and Don’ts for Your Community Association’s Social Media Accounts

The simplicity of creating a social media account for your community association is tempting. After providing just a few pieces of personal information and an e-mail address, your association has joined the other 2.7 billion users on Facebook, 1 billion users on Instagram and 330

October 20, 2020

Kayleigh Long (20 ARTICLES)

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