by Kevin Hirzel | May 11, 2020 | Condo Law
Can an association restrict an individual’s right to bear arms? The answer, though nuanced, is likely in the affirmative. An association’s board has wide authority under the governing documents to restrict everything from paint color to holiday decorations, as long as...
by Kevin Hirzel | May 1, 2020 | Condo Law
The novel coronavirus disease (“COVID-19”) has impacted nearly every aspect of life, including residential housing. People living in communal living spaces and apartment buildings need to take particular care to prevent and address community spread. Landlords and...
by Kevin Hirzel | Sep 17, 2019 | Condo Law
In Yarmouth Commons Ass’n v Norwood, et al., 299 F. Supp.3d 862 (E.D. Mich., 2017), the United States District Court held that a prior recorded condominium lien had priority over a federal tax lien but only to the extent of the amount stated in the lien notice. Facts...
by Kevin Hirzel | Aug 21, 2019 | Condo Law
Eminent domain, also known as condemnation, or simply, taking, is the long-established government practice of converting private property for public use. It applies to all property, including units and common areas owned through a community association such as...
by Kevin Hirzel | Feb 18, 2019 | Condo Law
Introduction In Michigan, the laws related to the governance of the formation and operation of condominium projects are found in the Michigan Condominium Act (the “Act”), MCL 559.101, et seq. MCL 559.205 of the Act requires a condominium association to maintain a...
