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. CCAL was established
In Walters Beach Condominium Association v Home-Owners Insurance Company, unpublished opinion of the Court of Appeals, issued November 16, 2017 (Docket No. 335172), the Michigan Court of Appeals held that water damage caused by construction defects may be covered under a condominium association’s insurance policy.
UPDATE: This opinion was subsequently reversed by the Michigan Supreme Court on July 24, 2019 in a 5-2 decision. A copy of the Supreme Court's opinion can be found here. In Thiel v Goyings, unpublished opinion of the Court of Appeals, issued August 8, 2017 (Docket
Whether you are a seasoned condominium board member or new condominium board member, Kevin Hirzel’s seminars will have something for you. The seminars will not only tackle the basics in proper Condominium and HOA operations, but also discuss latest developments in statutory and case law. Michigan Community Association
MCL 450.835a was enacted into law on March 21, 2017, and provides as follows: 450.835a Amending, reaffirming, or repealing restrictive covenant by electronic signature. Sec. 5a. If restrictive covenants apply to more than 250 lots or parcels of real property in a single development and the law of
At least once a year, property managers, attorneys or the association itself files corporate documents with the State of Michigan's Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs ("LARA") on behalf of the association. In a Michigan condominium association or homeowners association, certain documents such as Amended and Restated
