Kevin Hirzel

Technology & Security• April 4, 2023

Should your Condo or HOA use ChatGPT to reduce legal expenses?

Should your condo or HOA should use ChatGPT for legal advice? Read this article to find out how ChatGPT stacked up against an HOA attorney.

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Community Association Governance & Meetings• March 16, 2022

Understanding the Difference between a Designated Voter Representative Form (DVR) and a Proxy in Michigan Condominium Association Elections

Michigan condominium associations are often a hotbed for politicking prior to an election of directors or other votes that take place at an annual or special meeting.

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Rental & Leasing Restrictions• September 1, 2020

Michigan Court Upholds HOA Ban on Short-Term Rentals Under Residential Use Covenants

Homeowner associations that have residential use restrictions should ensure that such restrictions are properly enforced as short-term rentals via online platforms continue to grow in popularity.

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Community Association Governance & Meetings• August 21, 2020

MCL 559.154: What is the Difference Between Arbitration and Mediation?

Condominium associations should consider amending their condominium bylaws to provide the board of directors with authority to refer co-owner disputes to mediation.

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Community Association Governance & Meetings• August 3, 2020

Michigan Condo Board Turnover: When Are Directors Elected After Developer Control?

The Michigan Condominium Act contemplates a gradual transition from developer to nondeveloper co-owner control of the board of directors. 

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Rules & Regulations• April 8, 2020

Has Your Condo Association Adopted Building Access and Use Rules in Response to COVID-19?

We recommend that condominium associations take swift action against any co-owner that violates building access and use rules to protect the health and safety of all co-owners. 

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