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Technology & Security July 16, 2019

Brace Yourself: Drones Are Coming to a Community Near You

Aerial photography, weather tracking, search and rescues – these are just a few things drones are being used for as they slowly integrate into our daily lives. Drones for recreational use can be purchased for as little as $30, and in June 2019, Amazon announced that within a matter of months it will begin using drones to deliver packages in…
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Uncategorized June 19, 2019

WXYZ Detroit Interviews Kevin Hirzel on the Debate over HOA’s

WXYZ Detroit (Channel 7) recently interviewed Kevin Hirzel regarding the debate over HOA's.  The interview discusses the pros and cons of Homeowner's Associations, what you need to know before entering into binding agreements with your association and how your day to day living will be impacted by that associations "rules and regulations".  This interview also discusses how entering into binding…
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Fair Housing January 16, 2019

#communityassociationstoo: Community Associations Liability for Sexual Harassment Under HUD Hostile Environment Rules

In the summer of 2013, Kayla West began looking for a house to rent in Georgia. She came across a rental home owned by DJ Mortgage, LLC, and contacted Gene Andrews, DJ Mortgage, LLC’s property and leasing manager. Ms. West entered into a lease agreement for the rental property, and between August 2013 and October 2013, Ms. West alleged that…
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Deed Restrictions January 4, 2019

Amendment to the Marketable Record Title Act puts Michigan Restrictive Covenants at Risk

On December 31, 2018, SB 671 was enacted into law, via 2018 PA 572, in order to amend the Michigan Marketable Record Title Act. SB 671 was a lame duck bill that may have drastic consequences for Michigan condominiums and homeowners’ associations in the future.  Based on the amendment to the Michigan Marketable Record Title Act, in certain circumstances, Michigan…
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