by Fallon O'Guinn-Baker | Jul 12, 2020 | Board of Directors, Condo and HOA Assessments, Condo and HOA Cases, Insurance, Michigan Business Attorney, Michigan Condominium Lawyer, Michigan HOA Attorney, Real Estate Law, Restrictive Covenants, Rules and Regulations
As governors around the country ease stay-at-home restrictions, community association boards are forced to make difficult decisions regarding opening common areas, where once ordinary activities such as going to the gym or swimming pool or throwing a party are now...
by Kevin Hirzel | Apr 6, 2020 | Condo and HOA Assessments, Michigan Condominium Attorney, Michigan Condominium Lawyer
The Michigan Step Forward Program provides governmental assistance to Michigan residents, based upon financial need, in order to help with the payment of condominium assessments, mortgage payments and property taxes. As a result of the COVID-19 pandemic and the State...
by Kevin Hirzel | Mar 27, 2020 | Bankruptcy, Collections, Condo and HOA Assessments, Condominium Document Amendments, Condominium Document Enforcement, Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), Liens, Master Deed, Michigan Condominium Act, Michigan Condominium Attorney, Michigan Condominium Lawyer, Taxes
On March 10, 2020, Governor Gretchen Whitmer signed Executive Order 2020-4 and declared a State of Emergency in the State of Michigan related to the respiratory disease novel coronavirus (COVID-19). On March 13, President Donald Trump declared a National Emergency. ...
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 Kevin Hirzel | 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...
