In Moon Lake Condominium Association v RBS Citizens, Case No. 323476 (Michigan Court of Appeals, November 12, 2015, unpublished), the Michigan Court of Appeals held that junior lienholders, such as condominium associations, are not entitled to notice that surplus funds were collected from a foreclosure
I had the pleasure of attending the Community Association Institute (CAI) Advocacy Summit in Washington, D.C. earlier this week and talking with various legislators and their staff regarding issues that impact Condominium Associations. Three (3) major federal issues that will impact Condominium Associations and Homeowner Associations
Congratulations to Kevin Hirzel who was selected as one of the 30 Michigan Lawyers Weekly’s 2015 Up & Coming Lawyers. This prestigious honor is reserved for attorneys who “have spent less than a decade in practice and display the ambition, drive, determination and accomplishments that make
Condominium assessments are the lifeblood of any condominium association. A condominium association cannot function and provide essential services to co-owners unless assessments are collected. Unfortunately, dissatisfied co-owners often threaten to escrow or withhold assessments as a means to get what they want. Examples of situations
As many new condominium co-owners are aware, the general operations of a condominium association are funded through annual assessments. MCL 559.169 sets forth the requirements for imposing assessments in a Michigan Condominium as follows: 559.169 Assessment of common expenses; contribution of co-owner. Sec. 69. (1) Except to
Congratulations to Kevin Hirzel who has been appointed the Chairman of the Legislative Action Committee (LAC) for the Community Association Institute Michigan Chapter (CAI). The LAC is CAI’s official voice with legislators and regulators in Michigan. The LAC allows CAI to speak with one voice
