Kevin Hirzel Interviewed Regarding Options Short of Litigation to Resolve Condominium Disputes

Posted on by

In a recent news article by Sherri Kolade at C&G Newspapers titled Condominium Conflicts: Condo Lawyers Discuss Handling Potential Litigation, Compromise, Kevin Hirzel, Esq. outlined options short of litigation to resolve disputes between Associations and Co-owners.  Mr. Hirzel is quoted as saying, “You can either stay or go. Sue, compromise, or get political by campaigning to join a condominium association board.”  The full article

Read more

Electric Vehicle Charging Stations: Keep your Condominium Association current!

Posted on by

Electric vehicles are increasing in popularity throughout the United States and create unique challenges for Michigan condominium associations, especially those that were created before electric vehicles were even contemplated. Experts project that by 2040, at least thirty-five percent of all new cars will have a plug. Accordingly, condominium associations will be forced to deal with issues relating to the charging

Read more

Kevin Hirzel interviewed on the HOA News Forum Podcast on May 30, 2017

Posted on by

It was great to be a guest on the HOA News Forum Podcast on May 30, 2017!  A link to the podcast can be found here.  Topics that were discussed are as follows: 1. What are the most common disputes in condominium and homeowners associations? Unauthorized Modifications to the Common Elements Sensory Offenses – Smells and Noises Common Element Repair

Read more

Brandan Hallaq Obtains Summary Disposition in Favor of Condominium Association

Posted on by

Congratulations to Brandan Hallaq, Esq. for winning his first Motion for Summary Disposition before the Honorable Archie Brown in the Washtenaw County Circuit Court. Mr. Hallaq successfully drafted and argued the motion on behalf of a condominium association against a co-owner for numerous bylaw infractions and violations of the Michigan Condominium Act. In addition to obtaining an order compelling the co-owner

Read more

PREEMPTION! The FCC’s Adoption of the OTARD Rules and their Application to Condominium and Homeowners Associations

Posted on by

            In Section 207 of the Telecommunications Act of 1996 (the “Act”), Congress directed the Federal Communications Commission (“FCC”) to adopt rules concerning Over-the-Air Reception Devices (“OTARD”) in order to provide limitations and guidance on governmental and non-governmental restrictions on viewers’ ability to receive certain over the air telecommunications.  In October 1996 the FCC adopted 47 CFR § 1.4000 (the

Read more

MCL 559.139: Transferring limited common element parking spaces in Michigan Condominiums

Posted on by

In densely populated urban areas in Michigan, it is not uncommon for a co-owner to sell another co-owner a parking space at a premium when parking space is limited.  However, condominium associations and co-owners often confuse the process of selling units with the process of selling a limited common element parking space.  In determining the proper procedure for selling a

Read more

What is a Disclosure Statement and what is Required?

Posted on by

In Michigan, condominium developers are required to provide several documents to prospective purchasers of a condominium. Pursuant to MCL 559.106, “Developer” is defined as “a person engaged in the business of developing a condominium project as provided in this act”. In addition to original developers, the Condominium Act imposes similar requirements upon “Successor Developers”. MCL 559.235 states in part “As

Read more
« Older Entries Recent Entries »