Board of Directors, Condominium Document Enforcement, Construction, Director and Officer Liability, Property Managers
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In Square Lake Hills Assn v Garland, unpublished opinion of the Court of Appeals, Docket No. 350403, issued November, 12, 2020, the Michigan Court of Appeals upheld a ruling of the Oakland County Circuit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
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
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
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
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