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Condominium and HOA Update: Upcoming Changes to LARA Corporate Filing Submissions Starting October 30, 2017

Condominium and HOA Update: Upcoming Changes to LARA Corporate Filing Submissions Starting October 30, 2017

by Hirzel Law | Oct 13, 2017 | Condo Law

At least once a year, property managers, attorneys or the association itself files corporate documents with the State of Michigan’s Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs (“LARA”) on behalf of the association.  In a Michigan condominium...
WXYZ Detroit interviews Kevin Hirzel on short-term rental laws and AirBnB in Michigan

WXYZ Detroit interviews Kevin Hirzel on short-term rental laws and AirBnB in Michigan

by Kevin Hirzel | Oct 6, 2017 | Condo Law, Hirzel Law Firm News

WXYZ Detroit (Channel 7) recently interviewed Kevin Hirzel regarding short-term rentals.  The interview discusses the impact of local ordinances, condominium bylaws and homeowners association bylaws on short-term rentals and AirBnB use.  The interview also discusses...
Michigan Court of Appeals Rules in Favor of HOA on Short-Term Rental Ban

Michigan Court of Appeals Rules in Favor of HOA on Short-Term Rental Ban

by Kevin Hirzel | Sep 21, 2017 | Condo Law

Short-term rental websites such as AirBNB, Booking.com, FlipKey, HomeAway, Homestay, House Trip, Roomorama, Tripping.com, Trivago, VBRO and VayStays have become an increasing concern for Michigan condominium and homeowner’s associations that are populated by full time...
What is the bank’s obligation to pay assessments under the Michigan Condominium Act after a foreclosure?

What is the bank’s obligation to pay assessments under the Michigan Condominium Act after a foreclosure?

by Kevin Hirzel | Sep 18, 2017 | Condo Law

MCL 559.169 allows for a Michigan condominium association to impose assessments against all co-owners in order to pay for the common expenses that are necessary to operate the condominium. When a co-owner fails to pay assessments, it places a strain on the condominium...
Meet your Legislators’ Day for Condos and HOA’S – 10/4/17

Meet your Legislators’ Day for Condos and HOA’S – 10/4/17

by Kevin Hirzel | Sep 17, 2017 | Condo Law, Hirzel Law Firm News, Homeowners Association Law

The Michigan Community Association Institute Legislative Action Committee is hosting a meet your legislators’ day on Wednesday, October 4, 2017 @ 10:00 am at Karoub Associates, 121 West Allegan, Lansing, MI 48933. **Please RSVP to Joe Gebhardt at...
Prohibiting and Handling “Dangerous Animals” in an Association

Prohibiting and Handling “Dangerous Animals” in an Association

by Hirzel Law | Aug 28, 2017 | Condo Law

Pet restrictions are a perennial topic of interest in Michigan and consistently one of the most discussed, debated and reviewed provisions in the condominium bylaws.  For example, some condominium bylaws prohibit “dangerous animals” from being brought to...
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