by Kevin Hirzel | Nov 16, 2015 | Condo Law
Each year on Veterans Day, we honor our men and women in the United States Armed Forces. As a small token of appreciation, many Co-owners routinely fly the American flag in honor of loved ones who have served or currently serve in the United States Armed Forces. ...
by Kevin Hirzel | Nov 14, 2015 | Condo Law
In Moon Lake Condominium Association v RBS Citizens, Case No. 323476 (Michigan Court of Appeals, November 12, 2015, unpublished), the Michigan Court of Appeals held that junior lienholders, such as condominium associations, are not entitled to notice that surplus...
by Hirzel Law | Nov 6, 2015 | Condo Law
What happens if a Co-owner slips and falls on the condominium premises? Does the Co-owner have a right to sue the Association or its property manager for failing to maintain the common areas in reasonable repair? Can the Co-owner recover from the Association (i.e....
by Kevin Hirzel | Oct 30, 2015 | Condo Law, Homeowners Association Law
I had the pleasure of attending the Community Association Institute (CAI) Advocacy Summit in Washington, D.C. earlier this week and talking with various legislators and their staff regarding issues that impact Condominium Associations. Three (3) major federal issues...
by Matthew Heron | Oct 20, 2015 | Condo Law
Matthew W. Heron, Esq. Cummings, McClorey, Davis & Acho, PLC Introduction In the recent past several large retailers have scored significant victories in challenging real estate tax assessment values on commercial property through what has been called a “dark...
by Kevin Hirzel | Oct 12, 2015 | Condo Law
Condominium associations are often faced with delinquent co-owners. Unfortunately, the days are long gone when a Condominium Association is guaranteed to recoup all of the delinquent assessments plus attorney fees and costs from a sheriff sale of the condominium...