In some condominium governing documents, there are provisions that require a co-owner vote before the association can file a lawsuit. These provisions range from the rather mundane to extremely onerous. In Nottingham Village Condominium Association v. Pensom, unpublished per curiam opinion of the Michigan Court of
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
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
In Michigan, condominiums consist of either units or common elements. Common elements are further subdivided into two categories: general common elements and limited common elements. Under most Michigan condominium documents, the difference between general common elements and limited common elements is important to determine who
Congratulations to Kevin Hirzel and Joe Wloszek who have both been selected as "Rising Stars" by Super Lawyers for 2017. Being named as a Rising Star is a significant honor as no more that 2.5 percent of attorneys in the state are awarded the designation each year.
In today’s day and age, it is almost unheard of to own a parcel of real estate that is not in some way encumbered by an easement. An easement is an ownership interest in real property that grants the holder of the easement the right
