6th Circuit Bankruptcy Panel Rules that Condo Association May Reschedule Pre-Petition Foreclosure
Federal 6th Circuit Bankruptcy Panel issues favorable ruling for foreclosing on condominium liens.
Kevin Hirzel to Present “Hot Topics in Condominium and HOA Law” in Traverse City on 9/14/16.
Kevin Hirzel will be presenting "Hot Topics in Condominium and HOA Law" on September 14, 2016 at 6:30pm in Traverse City, Michigan. The seminar is hosted by Monarch Management and will be at the Traverse Area Association of Realtors. The seminar will cover the following
MI Lawyer’s Weekly Quotes Kevin Hirzel on Pokémon Go Legal Issues
On August 12, 2016, the Michigan Lawyer's Weekly published an article entitled "Pokémon Go presents virtual fun, real legal issues". The article discusses the legal issues relating to Pokemon Go, and quoted the Michigan Community Association Law Blog as follows: Kevin M. Hirzel, a partner at
Section 47a of the Michigan Condominium Act: Modifications and Improvements to Protect Persons with Disabilities
Introduction Persons with disabilities who reside in condominiums have several statutory protections available to them designed to prevent discrimination against the disabled. These protections include the federal Fair Housing Amendments Act (“FHAA”), 42 USC 3604. The FHAA applies to housing, and to the provisioning of
What Community Associations Should Know About the Fair Housing Act and Its Impact on Pool Rules and Regulations
[et_pb_section admin_label="section"] [et_pb_row admin_label="row"] [et_pb_column type="4_4"][et_pb_text admin_label="Text"]With the summer heat wave in full force, it is nice to enjoy a refreshing dip in the pool to cool down. Also, pools are not only good for cooling down but also provide numerous other benefits, including family time without
MI Court of Appeals Rules that Treasurer Cannot Foreclose on Common Elements
In Carola Condominium Association v Dustin Chappell, issued July 19, 2016 (Docket No. 325851) (Unpublished Opinion) the Michigan Court of Appeals held that the Wayne County Treasurer could not foreclose on common elements that were identified as “garage spaces” in the master deed. Carola dealt with a situation