by Kevin Hirzel | Sep 2, 2016 | Condo Law, Homeowners Association Law
In Vansteenhouse v Winslow, issued June 28, 2016 (Docket No. 326224) (Unpublished Opinion) the Michigan Court of Appeals was required to determine whether a property owner violated deed restrictions by having a camper on their property. The deed restrictions...
by Hirzel Law | Aug 30, 2016 | Condo Law
When drafting or amending condominium bylaws, the Restrictions section—typically Article VI of the Condominium Bylaws—often garners the most feedback, review or modification. One of the key provisions within the Restrictions section addresses pet restrictions...
by Kevin Hirzel | Aug 22, 2016 | Condo Law, Homeowners Association Law
On August 4, 2016, the Bankruptcy Panel of the Federal Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals issued an opinion holding that a condominium association could foreclose on a pre-petition lien for unpaid assessments that was not extinguished in the bankruptcy proceedings. In re:...
by Kevin Hirzel | Aug 18, 2016 | Condo Law, Hirzel Law Firm News, Homeowners Association Law
Kevin Hirzel will be presenting “Hot Topics in Condominium and HOA Law” on September 14, 2016 at 6:30pm in Traverse City, Michigan. The seminar is hosted by Monarch Management and will be at the Traverse Area Association of Realtors. The seminar will cover...
by Matthew Heron | Aug 3, 2016 | Condo Law
Introduction Persons with disabilities who reside in condominiums have several statutory protections available to them designed to prevent discrimination against the disabled. These protections include the federal Fair Housing Amendments Act (“FHAA”),...
by Kevin Hirzel | Jul 28, 2016 | Condo Law, Homeowners Association Law
With the summer heat wave in full force, it is nice to enjoy a refreshing dip in the pool to cool down. Also, pools are not only good for cooling down but also provide numerous other benefits, including family time without the distractions of today’s technology,...
