by Fallon O'Guinn-Baker | Dec 30, 2019 | Airbnb, Bylaws, Collections, Condo and HOA Assessments, Condo and HOA Cases, Condominium Document Amendments, Condominium Document Enforcement, Cooperatives, Fair Housing Act, Master Deed, Michigan Condominium Act, Michigan Condominium Attorney, Summer Resorts, Zoning
Hirzel Law, PLC is pleased to announce that it is opening a second office in Traverse City, Michigan in January 2020 to better serve its northern Michigan clients. The new office is located at 1001 Bay St., Suite B, Traverse City, Michigan. The firm is also proud to...
by Fallon O'Guinn-Baker | Jun 21, 2019 | Board of Directors, Bylaws, Condo and HOA Assessments, Condo and HOA Cases, Landlord/Tenant, Master Deed, Michigan HOA Attorney, Michigan Real Estate Attorney, Rules and Regulations
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...
by Courtney Q Moore | Feb 18, 2019 | Board of Directors, Bylaws, Condo and HOA Assessments, Condo and HOA Cases, Maintenance, Michigan Condominium Act, Michigan Condominium Attorney, Michigan Condominium Lawyer
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...
by Joe Wloszek | Oct 12, 2018 | Adverse Possession, Audits, Bylaws, Condo and HOA Assessments, Condo and HOA Cases, Michigan HOA Attorney
Condominium associations and homeowners associations collect assessments from homeowners earmarked for the benefit of the community. However, there are times when board members, property managers or, more generally, thieves misappropriate or embezzle monies intended...
by Kevin Hirzel | Apr 2, 2018 | Board of Directors, Bylaws, Collections, Condo and HOA Assessments, Condominium Document Amendments, Condominium Document Enforcement, Director and Officer Liability, Michigan Condominium Attorney, Michigan Condominium Lawyer, Michigan Nonprofit Corporation Act
Michigan Association of Condominium Associations (MACA) Director Boot Camp (Livonia, MI) Date: 4/16/18 Time: 6:00pm to 8:00pm Location: Livonia Public Library, 32777 5 Mile Road, Livonia, MI 48154 Details: Meet with MACA representatives and...
by Joe Wloszek | Dec 15, 2017 | Articles of Incorporation, Bylaws, Condo and HOA Assessments, Condo and HOA Cases, Condominium Document Amendments, Condominium Document Enforcement, Deed Restrictions, Developers, Master Deed
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,...
