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CAN AN ASSOCIATION LIMIT YOUR RIGHT TO BEAR ARMS?

CAN AN ASSOCIATION LIMIT YOUR RIGHT TO BEAR ARMS?

by | May 11, 2020 | Bylaws, Condo and HOA Cases, Condominium Document Enforcement, Free Speech, Master Deed, Michigan Condominium Act, Michigan Condominium Attorney, Michigan Condominium Lawyer, Property Managers

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...
LANDLORD TENANT ISSUES IN THE TIME OF COVID-19

LANDLORD TENANT ISSUES IN THE TIME OF COVID-19

by | May 1, 2020 | Condo and HOA Cases, Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), Fair Housing Act, FHA, Insurance, Landlord/Tenant, Liens, Master Deed, Michigan Real Estate Attorney, Michigan Real Estate Cases, Mortgagee Approval, Property Managers, Real Estate Law, Rules and Regulations

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...
FIGHTING THE FINANCIAL IMPACT OF CORONAVIRUS (COVID-19): THE SMALL BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION’S PAYCHECK PROTECTION PROGRAM AND ECONOMIC INJURY DISASTER LOAN AND LOAN ADVANCE

FIGHTING THE FINANCIAL IMPACT OF CORONAVIRUS (COVID-19): THE SMALL BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION’S PAYCHECK PROTECTION PROGRAM AND ECONOMIC INJURY DISASTER LOAN AND LOAN ADVANCE

by | Apr 6, 2020 | Condo and HOA Cases, Insurance, Michigan Condominium Lawyer

The Small Business Administration (“SBA”) has made two significant programs available to help small businesses withstand the financial impact of the coronavirus (COVID-19) epidemic on the United States economy: (1) the Paycheck Protection Program; and (2) the Economic...
KEVIN HIRZEL’S INTERVIEW ON LAW AND CRIME NETWORK, COVID-19 LAW Q&A

KEVIN HIRZEL’S INTERVIEW ON LAW AND CRIME NETWORK, COVID-19 LAW Q&A

by | Apr 3, 2020 | Condo and HOA Cases, Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), Developers, Fair Housing Act, FHA, Insurance, Landlord/Tenant, Maintenance, Master Deed, Michigan Business Attorney, Michigan Business Law, Michigan HOA Attorney, Michigan Real Estate Attorney, Mortgagee Approval, Planned Unit Development, Property Development, Real Estate Law, Restrictive Covenants, Rules and Regulations, Social Media, Summer Resorts, Taxes, Title Disputes, Water Issues, Zoning

Law & Crime Network recently interviewed Kevin Hirzel regarding national issues that are arising due to the Covid-19 crisis . In this Q & A, Kevin Hirzel addresses rent and mortgage concerns, loan modifications, State Executive Orders and Federal stimulus...
COURT RULES SITE CONDOMINIUM UNIT WAS REBUILT IN ACCORDANCE WITH MASTER DEED

COURT RULES SITE CONDOMINIUM UNIT WAS REBUILT IN ACCORDANCE WITH MASTER DEED

by | Apr 2, 2020 | Bylaws, Condo and HOA Cases, Condominium Document Amendments, Master Deed, Michigan Condominium Act, Michigan Condominium Attorney, Michigan Condominium Lawyer, Site Condominium

In DeCaminada v Hammond, unpublished opinion of the Court of Appeals, issued February 18, 2020 (Docket No. 345847), the Michigan Court of Appeals ruled that the co-owners of a site condominium unit who constructed a larger home, after losing their home in a fire, had...
MICHIGAN COURT OF APPEALS HOLDS THAT HOA CANNOT REVOKE APPROVALS FOR DOCKS

MICHIGAN COURT OF APPEALS HOLDS THAT HOA CANNOT REVOKE APPROVALS FOR DOCKS

by | Feb 6, 2020 | Condo and HOA Cases, Deed Restrictions, Developers, Michigan Condominium Attorney, Michigan Condominium Lawyer, Restrictive Covenants

In Haan v Lake Doster Lake Association, unpublished opinion of the Court of Appeals, issued January 16, 2020 (Docket No. 345282), the Michigan Court of Appeals held in a 2-1 decision that an Allegan county homeowners association could not revoke approvals granted to...