HIRZEL LAW WINS ZOOM BENCH TRIAL! COURT HOLDS THAT EXTENSIVE SHORT-TERM RENTALS VIOLATED RESIDENTIAL USE RESTRICTIONS

Kevin Hirzel, Kayleigh Long and Michael McCulloch of Hirzel Law, PLC represented the Cherry Home Association in this case. In Cherry Home Association v. Keith Barker, et. al., the Leelanau County Circuit Court held that several lot owners violated residential use restrictions by engaging in extensive online short-term rentals.  After holding one of the first zoom bench trials in the […]

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MCL 559.154: What is the difference between arbitration and mediation?

Conflict is inevitable when co-owners live in close proximity in a condominium association.  Whether it is a barking dog, loud music or unpleasant odor, it is important that a condominium association has a mechanism to resolve disputes between co-owners.  Many condominium associations resolve disputes by commencing an action in circuit court to enforce the master deed and bylaws as permitted […]

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MCL 559.152: When do the co-owners elect directors after developer control?

Every Michigan condominium association goes through a transition in which control of the board of directors is transferred from developer control to co-owner control.  In many condominium associations, it is not uncommon for a developer to attempt to retain control of all positions on the board of directors until the developer is ready to completely exit the condominium.  However, the […]

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Tips for reviewing cable service provider agreements

In 2009, 87.8% of American households had either a cable or satellite TV subscription; however, by the end of 2019, that number dropped to just 65.3% of American households, as more American households “cut the cord” and turned to internet-based TV subscriptions, such as Netflix, Hulu and YouTube TV. With this steep drop in cable and satellite TV subscriptions, cable […]

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Kevin Hirzel's Article in the washington post : Know which coronavirus-related risks are covered by your association’s insurance

As governors around the country ease stay-at-home restrictions, community association boards are forced to make difficult decisions regarding opening common areas, where once ordinary activities such as going to the gym or swimming pool or throwing a party are now fraught with risk. Managing social distancing during the pandemic is especially challenging for condominium and homeowners associations where residents live […]

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Does your condominium association keep track of mortgages?

Michigan condominium associations are required to keep a number of different types of records.  One type of record that condominium associations are required to keep, which is often overlooked, is a record of each mortgage that is placed on any condominium unit in the condominium project.  A mortgagee, which is most often a bank, is a person or corporate entity […]

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