by Kevin Hirzel | Dec 22, 2014 | Condo Law
Community associations are nonprofit corporations, which are funded solely by dues/assessments paid by members. Unfortunately, when one member fails to pay his or her fair share, the rest of the members must make up the difference. As a matter of equity, it is simply...
by Kevin Hirzel | Dec 15, 2014 | Condo Law
In Dublirer v 2000 Linwood Avenue Owners, Inc the New Jersey Supreme Court considered the issue of whether or not an owner in a cooperative had a right to distribute campaign materials in seeking election to the co-op’s board of directors. The Co-Op had a house rule...
by Kevin Hirzel | Dec 10, 2014 | Condo Law
Michigan condominium associations are responsible for the maintenance and repair of the general common elements. While many condominium associations budget for repairs and maintenance of the common elements over an extended period of time, most associations are...
by Kevin Hirzel | Dec 7, 2014 | Condo Law
In Harbor Watch Condominium Association v Emmet County Treasurer, the Michigan Court of Appeals recently ruled that the Emmet County Treasurer was not obligated to pay $97,366.09 in condominium assessments, late fees and interest to the Harbor Watch Condominium...
by Kevin Hirzel | Dec 5, 2014 | Condo Law
Traditionally, during this time of year many Americans enjoy displaying lights, wreaths and other decorations as part of the holiday season. However, what happens when a person moves into a condominium project and the Condominium Association’s property manager or the...
by Kevin Hirzel | Nov 17, 2014 | Condo Law
Michigan condominium associations are often a hotbed for politicking prior to an election of directors or other votes that take place at an annual or special meeting. It is common for board candidates, or other co-owners, to go door to door and solicit the right to...