by Hirzel Law | Oct 19, 2016 | Condo Law
Earlier this year, Channel 7 WXYZ did an exposé on a Bloomfield Township homeowners association called Wing Lake Farms, which had a 1948 deed restriction that states: Second: That no lot, or any part thereof, shall be sold, conveyed, rented, leased or loaned by either...
by Kevin Hirzel | Oct 11, 2016 | Condo Law
The Michigan Condominium Act was enacted in 1978 and is now over thirty-five years old. While significant amendments were made to the Michigan Condominium Act in 2001 and 2002, the Michigan Condominium Act does not currently meet the needs of various stakeholders as...
by Kevin Hirzel | Oct 6, 2016 | Condo Law
The enforcement of parking restrictions is one of the most common problems that condominium associations and property managers are forced to deal with. Parking spaces are often at a premium in densely packed urban areas and issues arise when co-owners fail to park in...
by Kevin Hirzel | Sep 19, 2016 | Condo Law
Until last year, condominium and homeowner associations and their management companies understood the relationship between an employer and its employees and who would be considered the employer of those employees. However, a 2015 ruling by the National Labor...
by Kevin Hirzel | Sep 12, 2016 | Condo Law, Hirzel Law Firm News, Homeowners Association Law
It is back to school season and fall is a perfect time for condominium board members to educate themselves on Michigan Condominium and HOA Law. Whether you are a seasoned condominium board member or new condominium board member, Kevin Hirzel’s seminars will have...
by Matthew Heron | Sep 9, 2016 | Condo Law
Introduction Developers in the City of Detroit recently announced a plan to open an eleven (11) story 83 unit luxury condominium complex in Detroit known as The Ashton Detroit. Construction is expected to start in 2017 and it is to be ready for occupancy...