by Kevin Hirzel | Jul 21, 2016 | Condo Law, Homeowners Association Law
In Carola Condominium Association v Dustin Chappell, issued July 19, 2016 (Docket No. 325851) (Unpublished Opinion) the Michigan Court of Appeals held that the Wayne County Treasurer could not foreclose on common elements that were identified as “garage spaces” in the...
by Kevin Hirzel | Jul 19, 2016 | Condo Law, Homeowners Association Law
Pokémon Go is a free mobile video game that is taking the world by storm. Pokémon Go was released on July 6, 2016 in the United States and has already has more than ten million downloads. Pokémon Go is different than many mobile games as it allows players to capture,...
by Hirzel Law | Jul 19, 2016 | Condo Law
As indicated back in February, the U.S. House of Representatives passed H.R. 3700 titled the “Housing through Modernization Act.” The bill made revisions to the FHA condominium approval process (discussed below). On July 14, 2016, the U.S. Senate...
by Hirzel Law | Jul 13, 2016 | Condo Law
Numerous condominiums in Michigan restrict (or outright ban) sculptures, statues, lawn ornaments, birdbaths or other items pursuant to the condominium documents. Many of these provisions were drafted by the developer when creating the condominium in order to provide...
by Kevin Hirzel | Jul 5, 2016 | Condo Law
On June 22, 2016, Governor Snyder signed Senate Bill 610 after it underwent several amendments in both the house and senate. Senate Bill 610 will become effective as of September 21, 2016 and will amend MCL 559.167 to read as follows: Sec. 67. (1) A change in a...
by Kevin Hirzel | Jun 23, 2016 | Condo Law
Co-owners desire to rent units for a variety of reasons. By way of example, many co-owners desire to rent condominium units as they are underwater on the mortgage and cannot sell the unit, they inherited the unit, their job was relocated, the co-owner was required to...
