by Kevin Hirzel | Aug 24, 2020 | Condo Law
Conflict is inevitable when co-owners live in close proximity in a condominium association. Whether it is a barking dog, loud music or unpleasant odor, it is important that a condominium association has a mechanism to resolve disputes between co-owners. Many... 
by Kevin Hirzel | Aug 3, 2020 | Condo Law, Homeowners Association Law, Real Estate Law
Every Michigan condominium association goes through a transition in which control of the board of directors is transferred from developer control to co-owner control. In many condominium associations, it is not uncommon for a developer to attempt to retain control of... 
by Kayleigh Long | Jul 17, 2020 | Condo Law, Homeowners Association Law
In 2009, 87.8% of American households had either a cable or satellite TV subscription; however, by the end of 2019, that number dropped to just 65.3% of American households, as more American households “cut the cord” and turned to internet-based TV subscriptions, such... 
by Fallon O'Guinn-Baker | Jul 12, 2020 | Condo Law, Homeowners Association Law, Real Estate Law
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 | Jul 6, 2020 | Condo Law
Michigan condominium associations are required to keep a number of different types of records. One type of record that condominium associations are required to keep, which is often overlooked, is a record of each mortgage that is placed on any condominium unit in the... 
by Kevin Hirzel | Jun 8, 2020 | Condo Law
On June 5, 2020, Governor Whitmer signed Executive Order 2020-115 which further relaxed the restrictions on pools and recreational facilities contained in Executive Order 2020-110. Accordingly, Michigan condominium and homeowners associations have the ability to... 
