by Kayleigh Long | Jan 17, 2020 | Bylaws, Condominium Document Amendments, Condominium Document Enforcement, Deed Restrictions, Marijuana/Smoking, Master Deed, Michigan Condominium Act, Michigan Condominium Attorney, Restrictive Covenants, Rules and Regulations
Electronic cigarettes (or “e-cigarettes”) were first introduced into the U.S. market in the mid-2000s (see here) but only recently garnered national attention when e-cigarette smokers began developing mysterious lung injuries, some of which have been fatal (see here)....
by Fallon O'Guinn-Baker | Dec 30, 2019 | Airbnb, Bylaws, Collections, Condo and HOA Assessments, Condo and HOA Cases, Condominium Document Amendments, Condominium Document Enforcement, Cooperatives, Fair Housing Act, Master Deed, Michigan Condominium Act, Michigan Condominium Attorney, Summer Resorts, Zoning
Hirzel Law, PLC is pleased to announce that it is opening a second office in Traverse City, Michigan in January 2020 to better serve its northern Michigan clients. The new office is located at 1001 Bay St., Suite B, Traverse City, Michigan. The firm is also proud to...
by Brandan A. Hallaq | Dec 11, 2019 | Board of Directors, Bylaws, Condominium Document Amendments, Construction, Developers, Insurance, Maintenance, Master Deed, Michigan Condominium Act, Michigan Condominium Attorney, Planned Unit Development, Property Managers, Site Condominium, Slip and Fall, Water Issues
Introduction For many people, purchasing a home is the largest investment they will make in their lifetime. While owning real estate should be considered an investment, it should also be viewed as a risk. Aside from the risk that the property will decrease in value,...
by Kevin Hirzel | Dec 4, 2019 | Bylaws, Condominium Document Amendments, Condominium Document Enforcement, Deed Restrictions, Master Deed, Michigan Condominium Attorney, Michigan Condominium Lawyer, Michigan HOA Attorney, Restrictive Covenants
As previously discussed in, Amendment to the Marketable Record Title Act puts Michigan Restrictive Covenants at Risk, the Michigan Marketable Record Title Act, MCL 565.101, eq seq., was amended at the end of 2018, via 2018 PA 572, and may have unforeseen consequences...
by Kevin Hirzel | Nov 6, 2019 | Condominium Document Amendments, Developers, Maintenance, Master Deed, Michigan Condominium Act, Michigan Condominium Attorney, Mortgagee Approval
The Michigan Condominium Act, MCL 559.101, et seq., contains specific procedures for the termination of a condominium. If a developer has not sold any condominium units, MCL 559.150 permits the developer to unilaterally terminate a condominium project. If the...
by Kevin Hirzel | Sep 5, 2019 | Bylaws, Condo and HOA Cases, Condominium Document Amendments, Michigan Condominium Attorney, Michigan Condominium Lawyer
Michigan condominium associations and co-owners should be aware that the Michigan Condominium Act, MCL 559.101, et seq., contains a specific procedure that allows for condominium units to be divided. A single co-owner may purchase a large site condominium unit and...
