Don’t sweat the small stuff. While it may be a good tip for reducing stress in your life, it is almost certainly not a good tip when it comes to following the governing documents for your condo or HOA. In fact, ensuring that all of the rules are followed—yes, all the small things—may in fact reduce your overall stress by…
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The Condominium Association took a risk when its new board members decided to cancel its property management contract on the basis of a purported breach by Vista. As noted by the Michigan Court of Appeals,
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Kevin Hirzel has been named as a Leading Lawyer in real estate law for 2018 by Leading Lawyer's Magazine. Leading Lawyers have been recommended by their peers to be among the TOP LAWYERS in their areas of practice. Less than 5% of all lawyers licensed in each state have received the distinction of Leading Lawyer.
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Kevin Hirzel, Esq. has been granted membership in the College of Community Association Lawyers ("CCAL")—one of fewer than 175 attorneys nationwide to be admitted to the prestigious organization. Fellows of the College are among the most respected community association attorneys in the country.
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Pet restrictions are a perennial topic of interest in Michigan and consistently one of the most discussed, debated and reviewed provisions in the condominium bylaws. For example, some condominium bylaws prohibit "dangerous animals" from being brought to the condominium or kept on the condominium premises.
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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…
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